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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.57, 2,138.38 and 960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.57, 2,138.38 and 960.25 is: 1,325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.57 : 2,138.38 = 960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.57/2,138.38 = 960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.57x = 2,138.38 × 960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.57x = 2,053,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,379.40/1,549.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.13

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