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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.05, 1,613.55 and 960.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.05, 1,613.55 and 960.51 is: 1,323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.05 : 1,613.55 = 960.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.05/1,613.55 = 960.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.05x = 1,613.55 × 960.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.05x = 1,549,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,830.91/1,171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.45

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