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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.47, 1,985.78 and 967.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.47, 1,985.78 and 967.53 is: 1,333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.47 : 1,985.78 = 967.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.47/1,985.78 = 967.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.47x = 1,985.78 × 967.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.47x = 1,921,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,301.72/1,440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.80

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