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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.27, 1,455.72 and 960.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.27, 1,455.72 and 960.07 is: 1,321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.27 : 1,455.72 = 960.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.27/1,455.72 = 960.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.27x = 1,455.72 × 960.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.27x = 1,397,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,593.10/1,057.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.89

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