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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.68, 2,768.58 and 967.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.68, 2,768.58 and 967.96 is: 1,451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.68 : 2,768.58 = 967.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.68/2,768.58 = 967.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.68x = 2,768.58 × 967.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.68x = 2,679,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,874.70/1,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.97

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