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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.18, 2,063.92 and 971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.18, 2,063.92 and 971.26 is: 1,340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.18 : 2,063.92 = 971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.18/2,063.92 = 971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.18x = 2,063.92 × 971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.18x = 2,004,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,602.94/1,495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.71

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