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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.52, 2,054.16 and 960.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.52, 2,054.16 and 960.68 is: 1,437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.52 : 2,054.16 = 960.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.52/2,054.16 = 960.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.52x = 2,054.16 × 960.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.52x = 1,973,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,390.43/1,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.79

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