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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.01, 1,331.84 and 848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.01, 1,331.84 and 848.54 is: 1,168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.01 : 1,331.84 = 848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.01/1,331.84 = 848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.01x = 1,331.84 × 848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.01x = 1,130,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,124.96/967.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.69

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