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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.23, 1,448.37 and 812.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.23, 1,448.37 and 812.79 is: 1,217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.23 : 1,448.37 = 812.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.23/1,448.37 = 812.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.23x = 1,448.37 × 812.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.23x = 1,177,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,220.65/967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.11

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