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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.08, 2,058.06 and 960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.08, 2,058.06 and 960 is: 1,439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.08 : 2,058.06 = 960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.08/2,058.06 = 960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.08x = 2,058.06 × 960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.08x = 1,975,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,737.60/1,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.96

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