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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.08, 2,365.32 and 960.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.08, 2,365.32 and 960.43 is: 1,439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.08 : 2,365.32 = 960.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.08/2,365.32 = 960.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.08x = 2,365.32 × 960.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.08x = 2,271,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,712.46/1,578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.54

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