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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.94, 2,055.90 and 960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.94, 2,055.90 and 960.28 is: 1,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.94 : 2,055.90 = 960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.94/2,055.90 = 960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.94x = 2,055.90 × 960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.94x = 1,974,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,239.65/1,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.06

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