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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.21, 1,945.65 and 968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.21, 1,945.65 and 968.32 is: 1,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.21 : 1,945.65 = 968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.21/1,945.65 = 968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.21x = 1,945.65 × 968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.21x = 1,884,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,011.81/1,411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.03

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