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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.63, 1,873.89 and 961.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.63, 1,873.89 and 961.38 is: 1,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.63 : 1,873.89 = 961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.63/1,873.89 = 961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.63x = 1,873.89 × 961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.63x = 1,801,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,520.37/1,359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.01

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