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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.11, 1,711.60 and 960.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.11, 1,711.60 and 960.45 is: 1,324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.11 : 1,711.60 = 960.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.11/1,711.60 = 960.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.11x = 1,711.60 × 960.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.11x = 1,643,897.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,897.40/1,241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.54

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