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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.07, 1,654.36 and 968.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.07, 1,654.36 and 968.39 is: 1,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.07 : 1,654.36 = 968.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.07/1,654.36 = 968.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.07x = 1,654.36 × 968.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.07x = 1,602,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,054.99/1,105.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.73

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