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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.13, 1,826.60 and 968.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.13, 1,826.60 and 968.66 is: 1,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.13 : 1,826.60 = 968.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.13/1,826.60 = 968.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.13x = 1,826.60 × 968.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.13x = 1,769,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,354.36/1,323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.25

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