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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.67, 1,977.09 and 961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.67, 1,977.09 and 961.04 is: 1,325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.67 : 1,977.09 = 961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.67/1,977.09 = 961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.67x = 1,977.09 × 961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.67x = 1,900,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,052.69/1,433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.31

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