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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.23, 2,144.37 and 964.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.23, 2,144.37 and 964.09 is: 1,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.23 : 2,144.37 = 964.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.23/2,144.37 = 964.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.23x = 2,144.37 × 964.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.23x = 2,067,365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,365.67/1,553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.01

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