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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.50, 1,905.39 and 961.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.50, 1,905.39 and 961.83 is: 1,326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.50 : 1,905.39 = 961.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.50/1,905.39 = 961.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.50x = 1,905.39 × 961.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.50x = 1,832,661.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,661.26/1,381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.57

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