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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.05, 1,450.04 and 851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.05, 1,450.04 and 851.76 is: 1,277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.05 : 1,450.04 = 851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.05/1,450.04 = 851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.05x = 1,450.04 × 851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.05x = 1,235,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,081.81/967.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.16

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