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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.16, 1,817.53 and 967.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.16, 1,817.53 and 967.88 is: 1,450.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.16 : 1,817.53 = 967.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.16/1,817.53 = 967.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.16x = 1,817.53 × 967.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.16x = 1,759,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,153.06/1,213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.06

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