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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.32, 1,976.86 and 961.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.32, 1,976.86 and 961.06 is: 1,325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.32 : 1,976.86 = 961.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.32/1,976.86 = 961.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.32x = 1,976.86 × 961.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.32x = 1,899,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,881.07/1,433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.51

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