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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.28, 1,965.96 and 976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.28, 1,965.96 and 976.44 is: 1,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.28 : 1,965.96 = 976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.28/1,965.96 = 976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.28x = 1,965.96 × 976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.28x = 1,919,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,641.98/1,424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.80

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