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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.64, 1,880.30 and 964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.64, 1,880.30 and 964.84 is: 1,331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.64 : 1,880.30 = 964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.64/1,880.30 = 964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.64x = 1,880.30 × 964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.64x = 1,814,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,188.65/1,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.38

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