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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.31, 2,057.81 and 965.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.31, 2,057.81 and 965.25 is: 1,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.31 : 2,057.81 = 965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.31/2,057.81 = 965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.31x = 2,057.81 × 965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.31x = 1,986,296.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,296.28/1,375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.25

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