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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.48, 1,960.68 and 961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.48, 1,960.68 and 961.52 is: 1,438.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.48 : 1,960.68 = 961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.48/1,960.68 = 961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.48x = 1,960.68 × 961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.48x = 1,885,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,233.03/1,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.58

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