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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.40, 1,884.08 and 968.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.40, 1,884.08 and 968.08 is: 1,451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.40 : 1,884.08 = 968.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.40/1,884.08 = 968.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.40x = 1,884.08 × 968.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.40x = 1,823,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,940.17/1,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.72

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