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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.91, 1,910.12 and 968.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.91, 1,910.12 and 968.99 is: 1,450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.91 : 1,910.12 = 968.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.91/1,910.12 = 968.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.91x = 1,910.12 × 968.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.91x = 1,850,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,872.78/1,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.63

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