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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.13, 1,903.95 and 961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.13, 1,903.95 and 961.48 is: 1,326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.13 : 1,903.95 = 961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.13/1,903.95 = 961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.13x = 1,903.95 × 961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.13x = 1,830,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,609.85/1,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.40

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