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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.85, 1,987.84 and 960.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.85, 1,987.84 and 960.73 is: 1,439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.85 : 1,987.84 = 960.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.85/1,987.84 = 960.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.85x = 1,987.84 × 960.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.85x = 1,909,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,777.52/1,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.33

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