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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.51, 1,599.32 and 967.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.51, 1,599.32 and 967.47 is: 1,448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.51 : 1,599.32 = 967.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.51/1,599.32 = 967.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.51x = 1,599.32 × 967.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.51x = 1,547,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,289.28/1,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.08

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