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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.33, 2,070.77 and 968.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.33, 2,070.77 and 968.19 is: 1,455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.33 : 2,070.77 = 968.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.33/2,070.77 = 968.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.33x = 2,070.77 × 968.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.33x = 2,004,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,893.97/1,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.64

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