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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.67, 1,848.77 and 960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.67, 1,848.77 and 960.72 is: 1,442.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.67 : 1,848.77 = 960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.67/1,848.77 = 960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.67x = 1,848.77 × 960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.67x = 1,776,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,145.51/1,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.07

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