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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.04, 1,876.32 and 967.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.04, 1,876.32 and 967.92 is: 1,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.04 : 1,876.32 = 967.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.04/1,876.32 = 967.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.04x = 1,876.32 × 967.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.04x = 1,816,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,127.65/1,361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.37

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