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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.20, 1,342.80 and 961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.20, 1,342.80 and 961.20 is: 1,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.20 : 1,342.80 = 961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.20/1,342.80 = 961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.20x = 1,342.80 × 961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.20x = 1,290,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,699.36/961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.80

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