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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.83, 1,541.09 and 967.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.83, 1,541.09 and 967.59 is: 1,447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.83 : 1,541.09 = 967.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.83/1,541.09 = 967.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.83x = 1,541.09 × 967.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.83x = 1,491,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,145.69/1,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.96

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