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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.10, 1,451.07 and 751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.10, 1,451.07 and 751.14 is: 1,125.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.10 : 1,451.07 = 751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.10/1,451.07 = 751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.10x = 1,451.07 × 751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.10x = 1,089,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,956.72/968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.87

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