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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.48, 1,453.23 and 916.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.48, 1,453.23 and 916.22 is: 1,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.48 : 1,453.23 = 916.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.48/1,453.23 = 916.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.48x = 1,453.23 × 916.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.48x = 1,331,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,471.12/968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.81

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