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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.03, 1,649.89 and 960.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.03, 1,649.89 and 960.54 is: 1,323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.03 : 1,649.89 = 960.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.03/1,649.89 = 960.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.03x = 1,649.89 × 960.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.03x = 1,584,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,785.34/1,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.93

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