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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.03, 1,439.91 and 867.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.03, 1,439.91 and 867.67 is: 1,300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.03 : 1,439.91 = 867.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.03/1,439.91 = 867.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.03x = 1,439.91 × 867.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.03x = 1,249,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,366.71/961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.03

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