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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.10, 1,998.72 and 967.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.10, 1,998.72 and 967.98 is: 1,450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.10 : 1,998.72 = 967.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.10/1,998.72 = 967.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.10x = 1,998.72 × 967.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.10x = 1,934,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,720.99/1,334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.21

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