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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.38, 1,451.12 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.38, 1,451.12 and 274.05 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.38 : 1,451.12 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.38/1,451.12 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.38x = 1,451.12 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.38x = 397,678.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,678.07/967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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