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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.88, 1,473.62 and 959.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.88, 1,473.62 and 959.53 is: 1,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.88 : 1,473.62 = 959.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.88/1,473.62 = 959.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.88x = 1,473.62 × 959.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.88x = 1,413,975.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,975.23/1,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.86

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