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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.55, 1,711.80 and 968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.55, 1,711.80 and 968.40 is: 1,450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.55 : 1,711.80 = 968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.55/1,711.80 = 968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.55x = 1,711.80 × 968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.55x = 1,657,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,707.12/1,142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.88

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