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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.37, 1,656.65 and 968.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.37, 1,656.65 and 968.06 is: 1,453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.37 : 1,656.65 = 968.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.37/1,656.65 = 968.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.37x = 1,656.65 × 968.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.37x = 1,603,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,723.48/1,103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.48

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