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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.98, 1,840.06 and 960.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.98, 1,840.06 and 960.37 is: 1,324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.98 : 1,840.06 = 960.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.98/1,840.06 = 960.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.98x = 1,840.06 × 960.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.98x = 1,767,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,131.42/1,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.71

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