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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.36, 1,340.40 and 954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.36, 1,340.40 and 954.88 is: 1,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.36 : 1,340.40 = 954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.36/1,340.40 = 954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.36x = 1,340.40 × 954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.36x = 1,279,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,921.15/967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.11

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