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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.58, 1,771.43 and 968.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.58, 1,771.43 and 968.29 is: 1,336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.58 : 1,771.43 = 968.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.58/1,771.43 = 968.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.58x = 1,771.43 × 968.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.58x = 1,715,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,257.95/1,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.31

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