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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.44, 1,965.84 and 960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.44, 1,965.84 and 960.32 is: 1,324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.44 : 1,965.84 = 960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.44/1,965.84 = 960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.44x = 1,965.84 × 960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.44x = 1,887,835.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,835.47/1,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.39

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