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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.42, 1,935.20 and 960.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.42, 1,935.20 and 960.62 is: 1,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.42 : 1,935.20 = 960.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.42/1,935.20 = 960.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.42x = 1,935.20 × 960.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.42x = 1,858,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,991.82/1,403.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.62

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