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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967, 1,450.50 and 851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967, 1,450.50 and 851.44 is: 1,277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967 : 1,450.50 = 851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967/1,450.50 = 851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967x = 1,450.50 × 851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967x = 1,235,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,013.72/967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.16

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