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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,448.70 and 751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,448.70 and 751.08 is: 1,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,448.70 = 751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,448.70 = 751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,448.70 × 751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 1,088,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,089.60/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.37

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