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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.44, 2,102.95 and 963.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.44, 2,102.95 and 963.96 is: 1,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.44 : 2,102.95 = 963.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.44/2,102.95 = 963.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.44x = 2,102.95 × 963.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.44x = 2,027,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,157.27/1,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.78

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