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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.66, 1,335.18 and 810.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.66, 1,335.18 and 810.74 is: 1,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.66 : 1,335.18 = 810.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.66/1,335.18 = 810.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.66x = 1,335.18 × 810.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.66x = 1,082,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,483.83/968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.51

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