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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.70, 1,640.55 and 968.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.70, 1,640.55 and 968.15 is: 1,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.70 : 1,640.55 = 968.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.70/1,640.55 = 968.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.70x = 1,640.55 × 968.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.70x = 1,588,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,298.48/1,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.23

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