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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.01, 2,118.73 and 968.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.01, 2,118.73 and 968.79 is: 1,452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.01 : 2,118.73 = 968.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.01/2,118.73 = 968.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.01x = 2,118.73 × 968.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.01x = 2,052,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,604.44/1,413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.65

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