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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.06, 2,053.50 and 964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.06, 2,053.50 and 964.08 is: 1,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.06 : 2,053.50 = 964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.06/2,053.50 = 964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.06x = 2,053.50 × 964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.06x = 1,979,738.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,738.28/1,488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.42

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