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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.08, 1,976.55 and 960.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.08, 1,976.55 and 960.83 is: 1,325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.08 : 1,976.55 = 960.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.08/1,976.55 = 960.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.08x = 1,976.55 × 960.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.08x = 1,899,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,128.54/1,433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.21

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