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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.19, 2,047.33 and 960.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.19, 2,047.33 and 960.22 is: 1,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.19 : 2,047.33 = 960.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.19/2,047.33 = 960.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.19x = 2,047.33 × 960.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.19x = 1,965,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,885.57/1,484.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.55

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