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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.68, 2,020.38 and 967.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.68, 2,020.38 and 967.32 is: 1,334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.68 : 2,020.38 = 967.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.68/2,020.38 = 967.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.68x = 2,020.38 × 967.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.68x = 1,954,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,353.98/1,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.32

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