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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.03, 2,096.79 and 960.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.03, 2,096.79 and 960.43 is: 1,325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.03 : 2,096.79 = 960.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.03/2,096.79 = 960.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.03x = 2,096.79 × 960.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.03x = 2,013,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,820.02/1,519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.73

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