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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.10, 1,452.15 and 870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.10, 1,452.15 and 870.90 is: 1,306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.10 : 1,452.15 = 870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.10/1,452.15 = 870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.10x = 1,452.15 × 870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.10x = 1,264,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,677.44/968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.35

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