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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.19, 1,450.78 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.19, 1,450.78 and 351.03 is: 526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.19 : 1,450.78 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.19/1,450.78 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.19x = 1,450.78 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.19x = 509,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,262.80/967.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.54

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