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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.32, 1,578.48 and 968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.32, 1,578.48 and 968.80 is: 1,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.32 : 1,578.48 = 968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.32/1,578.48 = 968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.32x = 1,578.48 × 968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.32x = 1,529,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,231.42/1,052.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.20

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