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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.44, 2,103.60 and 964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.44, 2,103.60 and 964.40 is: 1,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.44 : 2,103.60 = 964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.44/2,103.60 = 964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.44x = 2,103.60 × 964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.44x = 2,028,711.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,711.84/1,401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.59

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