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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.57, 1,742.16 and 968.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.57, 1,742.16 and 968.37 is: 1,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.57 : 1,742.16 = 968.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.57/1,742.16 = 968.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.57x = 1,742.16 × 968.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.57x = 1,687,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,055.48/1,263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.15

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