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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.15, 1,667.82 and 960.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.15, 1,667.82 and 960.07 is: 1,324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.15 : 1,667.82 = 960.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.15/1,667.82 = 960.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.15x = 1,667.82 × 960.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.15x = 1,601,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,223.95/1,209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.26

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