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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461, 2,015.58 and 963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461, 2,015.58 and 963.88 is: 1,329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461 : 2,015.58 = 963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461/2,015.58 = 963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461x = 2,015.58 × 963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461x = 1,942,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,777.25/1,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.76

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