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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.32, 2,181.24 and 963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.32, 2,181.24 and 963.88 is: 1,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.32 : 2,181.24 = 963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.32/2,181.24 = 963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.32x = 2,181.24 × 963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.32x = 2,102,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,453.61/1,457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.68

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