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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.59, 1,877.82 and 968.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.59, 1,877.82 and 968.93 is: 1,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.59 : 1,877.82 = 968.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.59/1,877.82 = 968.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.59x = 1,877.82 × 968.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.59x = 1,819,476.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,476.13/1,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.31

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