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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.05, 1,442.13 and 814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.05, 1,442.13 and 814.10 is: 1,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.05 : 1,442.13 = 814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.05/1,442.13 = 814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.05x = 1,442.13 × 814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.05x = 1,174,038.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,038.03/960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.89

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