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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.32, 1,839.36 and 960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.32, 1,839.36 and 960.24 is: 1,325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.32 : 1,839.36 = 960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.32/1,839.36 = 960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.32x = 1,839.36 × 960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.32x = 1,766,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,227.05/1,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.68

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