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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.20, 1,451.12 and 602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.20, 1,451.12 and 602.40 is: 903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.20 : 1,451.12 = 602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.20/1,451.12 = 602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.20x = 1,451.12 × 602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.20x = 874,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,154.69/967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.80

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