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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.77, 1,656.04 and 960.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.77, 1,656.04 and 960.71 is: 1,438.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.77 : 1,656.04 = 960.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.77/1,656.04 = 960.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.77x = 1,656.04 × 960.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.77x = 1,590,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,974.19/1,105.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.79

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