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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.12, 1,323.86 and 819.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.12, 1,323.86 and 819.81 is: 1,130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.12 : 1,323.86 = 819.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.12/1,323.86 = 819.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.12x = 1,323.86 × 819.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.12x = 1,085,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,309.57/960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.39

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