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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.52, 2,149.67 and 960.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.52, 2,149.67 and 960.21 is: 1,325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.52 : 2,149.67 = 960.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.52/2,149.67 = 960.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.52x = 2,149.67 × 960.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.52x = 2,064,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,137.03/1,557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.27

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