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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.36, 1,838.91 and 960.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.36, 1,838.91 and 960.69 is: 1,323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.36 : 1,838.91 = 960.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.36/1,838.91 = 960.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.36x = 1,838.91 × 960.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.36x = 1,766,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,622.45/1,334.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.95

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