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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.52, 2,018.76 and 975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.52, 2,018.76 and 975.68 is: 1,463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.52 : 2,018.76 = 975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.52/2,018.76 = 975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.52x = 2,018.76 × 975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.52x = 1,969,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,663.76/1,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.87

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