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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.77, 1,753.45 and 960.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.77, 1,753.45 and 960.88 is: 1,441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.77 : 1,753.45 = 960.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.77/1,753.45 = 960.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.77x = 1,753.45 × 960.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.77x = 1,684,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,850.22/1,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.56

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