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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.14, 1,451.73 and 675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.14, 1,451.73 and 675.78 is: 1,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.14 : 1,451.73 = 675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.14/1,451.73 = 675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.14x = 1,451.73 × 675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.14x = 981,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,050.10/968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.33

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