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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.08, 2,063.92 and 964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.08, 2,063.92 and 964.26 is: 1,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.08 : 2,063.92 = 964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.08/2,063.92 = 964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.08x = 2,063.92 × 964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.08x = 1,990,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,155.50/1,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.14

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