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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.45, 1,934.47 and 960.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.45, 1,934.47 and 960.63 is: 1,325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.45 : 1,934.47 = 960.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.45/1,934.47 = 960.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.45x = 1,934.47 × 960.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.45x = 1,858,305.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,305.11/1,401.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.99

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