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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.76, 1,545.48 and 960.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.76, 1,545.48 and 960.48 is: 1,438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.76 : 1,545.48 = 960.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.76/1,545.48 = 960.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.76x = 1,545.48 × 960.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.76x = 1,484,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,402.63/1,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.71

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