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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.56, 1,724.96 and 960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.56, 1,724.96 and 960.39 is: 1,437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.56 : 1,724.96 = 960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.56/1,724.96 = 960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.56x = 1,724.96 × 960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.56x = 1,656,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,636.74/1,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.35

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