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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.70, 1,885.15 and 968.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.70, 1,885.15 and 968.85 is: 1,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.70 : 1,885.15 = 968.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.70/1,885.15 = 968.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.70x = 1,885.15 × 968.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.70x = 1,826,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,427.58/1,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.40

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