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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960, 1,327.20 and 919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960, 1,327.20 and 919.20 is: 1,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960 : 1,327.20 = 919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960/1,327.20 = 919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960x = 1,327.20 × 919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960x = 1,219,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,962.24/960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.79

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