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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.35, 2,011.12 and 960.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.35, 2,011.12 and 960.49 is: 1,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.35 : 2,011.12 = 960.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.35/2,011.12 = 960.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.35x = 2,011.12 × 960.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.35x = 1,931,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,660.65/1,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.55

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