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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.76, 1,805.82 and 968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.76, 1,805.82 and 968.64 is: 1,454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.76 : 1,805.82 = 968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.76/1,805.82 = 968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.76x = 1,805.82 × 968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.76x = 1,749,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,189.48/1,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.31

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