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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.09, 1,325.87 and 949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.09, 1,325.87 and 949.58 is: 1,301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.09 : 1,325.87 = 949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.09/1,325.87 = 949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.09x = 1,325.87 × 949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.09x = 1,259,019.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,019.63/967.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.86

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