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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.31, 1,449.71 and 926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.31, 1,449.71 and 926.16 is: 1,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.31 : 1,449.71 = 926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.31/1,449.71 = 926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.31x = 1,449.71 × 926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.31x = 1,342,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,663.41/965.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.91

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