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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.96, 1,856.25 and 968.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.96, 1,856.25 and 968.10 is: 1,336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.96 : 1,856.25 = 968.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.96/1,856.25 = 968.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.96x = 1,856.25 × 968.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.96x = 1,797,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,033.88/1,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.12

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