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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.58, 1,961.13 and 960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.58, 1,961.13 and 960.28 is: 1,439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.58 : 1,961.13 = 960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.58/1,961.13 = 960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.58x = 1,961.13 × 960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.58x = 1,883,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,228.51/1,308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.14

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