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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.72, 1,908.54 and 964.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.72, 1,908.54 and 964.22 is: 1,329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.72 : 1,908.54 = 964.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.72/1,908.54 = 964.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.72x = 1,908.54 × 964.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.72x = 1,840,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,242.90/1,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.92

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