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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.74, 1,983.45 and 967.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.74, 1,983.45 and 967.11 is: 1,335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.74 : 1,983.45 = 967.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.74/1,983.45 = 967.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.74x = 1,983.45 × 967.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.74x = 1,918,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,214.33/1,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.12

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