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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.30, 1,784.25 and 960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.30, 1,784.25 and 960.27 is: 1,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.30 : 1,784.25 = 960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.30/1,784.25 = 960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.30x = 1,784.25 × 960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.30x = 1,713,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,361.75/1,189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.65

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