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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.88, 2,098.04 and 965.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.88, 2,098.04 and 965.34 is: 1,448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.88 : 2,098.04 = 965.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.88/2,098.04 = 965.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.88x = 2,098.04 × 965.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.88x = 2,025,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,317.11/1,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.85

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