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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.80, 1,685.52 and 960.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.80, 1,685.52 and 960.36 is: 1,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.80 : 1,685.52 = 960.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.80/1,685.52 = 960.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.80x = 1,685.52 × 960.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.80x = 1,618,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,705.99/1,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.77

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