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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.68, 2,143.98 and 964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.68, 2,143.98 and 964 is: 1,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.68 : 2,143.98 = 964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.68/2,143.98 = 964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.68x = 2,143.98 × 964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.68x = 2,066,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,796.72/1,553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.26

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