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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.64, 1,390.80 and 968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.64, 1,390.80 and 968.32 is: 1,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.64 : 1,390.80 = 968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.64/1,390.80 = 968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.64x = 1,390.80 × 968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.64x = 1,346,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,739.46/1,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.20

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