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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.72, 2,149.92 and 968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.72, 2,149.92 and 968.52 is: 1,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.72 : 2,149.92 = 968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.72/2,149.92 = 968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.72x = 2,149.92 × 968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.72x = 2,082,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,240.52/1,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.72

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