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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492, 2,058.96 and 968.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492, 2,058.96 and 968.08 is: 1,335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492 : 2,058.96 = 968.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492/2,058.96 = 968.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492x = 2,058.96 × 968.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492x = 1,993,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,238.00/1,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.95

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