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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.92, 2,046.60 and 960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.92, 2,046.60 and 960.12 is: 1,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.92 : 2,046.60 = 960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.92/2,046.60 = 960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.92x = 2,046.60 × 960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.92x = 1,964,981.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,981.59/1,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.18

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