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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.32, 1,450.02 and 794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.32, 1,450.02 and 794.52 is: 1,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.32 : 1,450.02 = 794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.32/1,450.02 = 794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.32x = 1,450.02 × 794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.32x = 1,152,069.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,069.89/967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.99

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