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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.74, 2,149.30 and 968.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.74, 2,149.30 and 968.08 is: 1,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.74 : 2,149.30 = 968.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.74/2,149.30 = 968.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.74x = 2,149.30 × 968.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.74x = 2,080,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,683.60/1,556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.56

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