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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.12, 1,335.14 and 819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.12, 1,335.14 and 819.44 is: 1,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.12 : 1,335.14 = 819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.12/1,335.14 = 819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.12x = 1,335.14 × 819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.12x = 1,094,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,056.35/968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.09

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