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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.80, 1,724.40 and 967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.80, 1,724.40 and 967.20 is: 1,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.80 : 1,724.40 = 967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.80/1,724.40 = 967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.80x = 1,724.40 × 967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.80x = 1,667,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,839.68/1,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.29

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