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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.47, 1,450.17 and 675.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.47, 1,450.17 and 675.11 is: 1,010.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.47 : 1,450.17 = 675.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.47/1,450.17 = 675.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.47x = 1,450.17 × 675.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.47x = 979,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,027.89/968.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.90

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