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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.10, 1,444.19 and 835.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.10, 1,444.19 and 835.54 is: 1,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.10 : 1,444.19 = 835.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.10/1,444.19 = 835.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.10x = 1,444.19 × 835.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.10x = 1,206,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,678.85/965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.32

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