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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.30, 1,368.30 and 975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.30, 1,368.30 and 975.30 is: 1,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.30 : 1,368.30 = 975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.30/1,368.30 = 975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.30x = 1,368.30 × 975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.30x = 1,334,502.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,502.99/975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.30

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