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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.85, 1,561.92 and 968.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.85, 1,561.92 and 968.61 is: 1,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.85 : 1,561.92 = 968.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.85/1,561.92 = 968.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.85x = 1,561.92 × 968.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.85x = 1,512,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,891.33/1,133.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.30

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