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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.02, 1,393.88 and 960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.02, 1,393.88 and 960.42 is: 1,326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.02 : 1,393.88 = 960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.02/1,393.88 = 960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.02x = 1,393.88 × 960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.02x = 1,338,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,705.43/1,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.74

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