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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.59, 1,792.67 and 968.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.59, 1,792.67 and 968.90 is: 1,335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.59 : 1,792.67 = 968.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.59/1,792.67 = 968.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.59x = 1,792.67 × 968.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.59x = 1,736,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,917.96/1,300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.48

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