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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.96, 1,729.44 and 960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.96, 1,729.44 and 960.24 is: 1,440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.96 : 1,729.44 = 960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.96/1,729.44 = 960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.96x = 1,729.44 × 960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.96x = 1,660,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,677.47/1,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.36

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