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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.12, 1,673.32 and 968.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.12, 1,673.32 and 968.56 is: 1,458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.12 : 1,673.32 = 968.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.12/1,673.32 = 968.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.12x = 1,673.32 × 968.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.12x = 1,620,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,710.82/1,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.63

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