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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.26, 1,935.59 and 961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.26, 1,935.59 and 961.44 is: 1,327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.26 : 1,935.59 = 961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.26/1,935.59 = 961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.26x = 1,935.59 × 961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.26x = 1,860,948.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,948.84/1,402.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.11

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