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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.79, 1,505.30 and 967.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.79, 1,505.30 and 967.45 is: 1,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.79 : 1,505.30 = 967.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.79/1,505.30 = 967.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.79x = 1,505.30 × 967.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.79x = 1,456,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,302.49/1,005.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.92

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