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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.46, 1,934.96 and 960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.46, 1,934.96 and 960.59 is: 1,324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.46 : 1,934.96 = 960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.46/1,934.96 = 960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.46x = 1,934.96 × 960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.46x = 1,858,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,703.26/1,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.37

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