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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.28, 1,567.12 and 960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.28, 1,567.12 and 960.12 is: 1,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.28 : 1,567.12 = 960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.28/1,567.12 = 960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.28x = 1,567.12 × 960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.28x = 1,504,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,623.25/1,136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.17

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