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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.84, 2,050.46 and 961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.84, 2,050.46 and 961.88 is: 1,327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.84 : 2,050.46 = 961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.84/2,050.46 = 961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.84x = 2,050.46 × 961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.84x = 1,972,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,290.42/1,485.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.39

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