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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.04, 1,968.36 and 945.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.04, 1,968.36 and 945.68 is: 1,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.04 : 1,968.36 = 945.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.04/1,968.36 = 945.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.04x = 1,968.36 × 945.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.04x = 1,861,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,438.68/1,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.50

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