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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.40, 1,551.96 and 960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.40, 1,551.96 and 960.96 is: 1,441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.40 : 1,551.96 = 960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.40/1,551.96 = 960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.40x = 1,551.96 × 960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.40x = 1,491,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,371.48/1,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.77

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