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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.40, 1,519.68 and 960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.40, 1,519.68 and 960.80 is: 1,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.40 : 1,519.68 = 960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.40/1,519.68 = 960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.40x = 1,519.68 × 960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.40x = 1,460,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,108.54/1,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.30

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