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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.07, 2,139.47 and 960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.07, 2,139.47 and 960.25 is: 1,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.07 : 2,139.47 = 960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.07/2,139.47 = 960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.07x = 2,139.47 × 960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.07x = 2,054,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,426.07/1,550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.38

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