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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.14, 1,450.67 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.14, 1,450.67 and 273.87 is: 410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.14 : 1,450.67 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.14/1,450.67 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.14x = 1,450.67 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.14x = 397,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,293.62/967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.79

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