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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.78, 2,766.96 and 968.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.78, 2,766.96 and 968.10 is: 1,451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.78 : 2,766.96 = 968.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.78/2,766.96 = 968.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.78x = 2,766.96 × 968.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.78x = 2,678,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,693.98/1,845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.25

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