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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.68, 1,581.68 and 961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.68, 1,581.68 and 961.20 is: 1,324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.68 : 1,581.68 = 961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.68/1,581.68 = 961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.68x = 1,581.68 × 961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.68x = 1,520,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,310.82/1,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.68

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