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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.65, 1,573.91 and 960.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.65, 1,573.91 and 960.43 is: 1,438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.65 : 1,573.91 = 960.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.65/1,573.91 = 960.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.65x = 1,573.91 × 960.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.65x = 1,511,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,630.38/1,050.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.76

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