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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.75, 1,454.03 and 753.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.75, 1,454.03 and 753.69 is: 1,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.75 : 1,454.03 = 753.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.75/1,454.03 = 753.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.75x = 1,454.03 × 753.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.75x = 1,095,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,887.87/968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.24

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