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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.16, 1,668.96 and 976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.16, 1,668.96 and 976.32 is: 1,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.16 : 1,668.96 = 976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.16/1,668.96 = 976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.16x = 1,668.96 × 976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.16x = 1,629,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,439.03/1,208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.69

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