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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.10, 1,983.60 and 960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.10, 1,983.60 and 960.60 is: 1,437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.10 : 1,983.60 = 960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.10/1,983.60 = 960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.10x = 1,983.60 × 960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.10x = 1,905,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,446.16/1,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.96

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