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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.68, 1,551.60 and 975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.68, 1,551.60 and 975.36 is: 1,461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.68 : 1,551.60 = 975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.68/1,551.60 = 975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.68x = 1,551.60 × 975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.68x = 1,513,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,368.58/1,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.23

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