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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.65, 1,444.16 and 912.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.65, 1,444.16 and 912.38 is: 1,370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.65 : 1,444.16 = 912.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.65/1,444.16 = 912.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.65x = 1,444.16 × 912.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.65x = 1,317,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,610.92/961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.16

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