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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.19, 2,015.97 and 964.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.19, 2,015.97 and 964.95 is: 1,329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.19 : 2,015.97 = 964.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.19/2,015.97 = 964.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.19x = 2,015.97 × 964.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.19x = 1,945,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,310.25/1,463.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.50

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