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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.64, 1,952.97 and 967.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.64, 1,952.97 and 967.17 is: 1,335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.64 : 1,952.97 = 967.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.64/1,952.97 = 967.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.64x = 1,952.97 × 967.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.64x = 1,888,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,853.99/1,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.22

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