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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.70, 1,973.16 and 967.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.70, 1,973.16 and 967.29 is: 1,449.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.70 : 1,973.16 = 967.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.70/1,973.16 = 967.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.70x = 1,973.16 × 967.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.70x = 1,908,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,617.94/1,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.55

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