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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.10, 1,449.97 and 747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.10, 1,449.97 and 747.18 is: 1,119.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.10 : 1,449.97 = 747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.10/1,449.97 = 747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.10x = 1,449.97 × 747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.10x = 1,083,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,384.72/968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.08

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