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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.20, 1,449.90 and 674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.20, 1,449.90 and 674.70 is: 1,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.20 : 1,449.90 = 674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.20/1,449.90 = 674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.20x = 1,449.90 × 674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.20x = 978,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,247.53/967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.42

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