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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.34, 1,908.32 and 964.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.34, 1,908.32 and 964.95 is: 1,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.34 : 1,908.32 = 964.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.34/1,908.32 = 964.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.34x = 1,908.32 × 964.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.34x = 1,841,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,433.38/1,385.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.23

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