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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.40, 1,506.48 and 967.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.40, 1,506.48 and 967.48 is: 1,449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.40 : 1,506.48 = 967.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.40/1,506.48 = 967.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.40x = 1,506.48 × 967.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.40x = 1,457,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,489.27/1,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.66

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