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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.39, 1,665.97 and 960.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.39, 1,665.97 and 960.53 is: 1,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.39 : 1,665.97 = 960.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.39/1,665.97 = 960.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.39x = 1,665.97 × 960.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.39x = 1,600,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,203.43/1,208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.25

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