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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.21, 1,637.28 and 968.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.21, 1,637.28 and 968.67 is: 1,332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.21 : 1,637.28 = 968.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.21/1,637.28 = 968.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.21x = 1,637.28 × 968.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.21x = 1,585,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,984.02/1,190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.52

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