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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.56, 1,453.08 and 861.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.56, 1,453.08 and 861.16 is: 1,291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.56 : 1,453.08 = 861.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.56/1,453.08 = 861.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.56x = 1,453.08 × 861.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.56x = 1,251,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,334.37/968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.95

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