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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.68, 2,019.64 and 967.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.68, 2,019.64 and 967.12 is: 1,334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.68 : 2,019.64 = 967.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.68/2,019.64 = 967.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.68x = 2,019.64 × 967.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.68x = 1,953,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,234.24/1,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.47

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