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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.35, 1,955.36 and 960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.35, 1,955.36 and 960.76 is: 1,441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.35 : 1,955.36 = 960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.35/1,955.36 = 960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.35x = 1,955.36 × 960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.35x = 1,878,631.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,631.67/1,303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.39

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