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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.33, 1,843.13 and 968.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.33, 1,843.13 and 968.95 is: 1,451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.33 : 1,843.13 = 968.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.33/1,843.13 = 968.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.33x = 1,843.13 × 968.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.33x = 1,785,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,905.54/1,230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.56

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