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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.13, 1,452.28 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.13, 1,452.28 and 274.80 is: 412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.13 : 1,452.28 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.13/1,452.28 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.13x = 1,452.28 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.13x = 399,085.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,085.17/968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.22

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