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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.24, 1,946.92 and 968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.24, 1,946.92 and 968.80 is: 1,337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.24 : 1,946.92 = 968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.24/1,946.92 = 968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.24x = 1,946.92 × 968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.24x = 1,886,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,176.10/1,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.49

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