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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.05, 1,368.01 and 968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.05, 1,368.01 and 968.60 is: 1,342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.05 : 1,368.01 = 968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.05/1,368.01 = 968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.05x = 1,368.01 × 968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.05x = 1,325,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,042.80/987.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.43

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