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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.25, 1,330.83 and 940.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.25, 1,330.83 and 940.02 is: 1,293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.25 : 1,330.83 = 940.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.25/1,330.83 = 940.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.25x = 1,330.83 × 940.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.25x = 1,251,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,006.82/967.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.37

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