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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.08, 1,985.49 and 960.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.08, 1,985.49 and 960.07 is: 1,438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.08 : 1,985.49 = 960.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.08/1,985.49 = 960.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.08x = 1,985.49 × 960.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.08x = 1,906,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,209.38/1,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.56

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