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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.76, 1,945.93 and 968.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.76, 1,945.93 and 968.90 is: 1,336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.76 : 1,945.93 = 968.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.76/1,945.93 = 968.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.76x = 1,945.93 × 968.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.76x = 1,885,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,411.58/1,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.46

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