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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.52, 1,687.98 and 960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.52, 1,687.98 and 960.08 is: 1,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.52 : 1,687.98 = 960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.52/1,687.98 = 960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.52x = 1,687.98 × 960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.52x = 1,620,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,595.84/1,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.62

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