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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.44, 1,905.84 and 961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.44, 1,905.84 and 961.68 is: 1,326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.44 : 1,905.84 = 961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.44/1,905.84 = 961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.44x = 1,905.84 × 961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.44x = 1,832,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,808.21/1,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.74

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