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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.46, 1,448.82 and 942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.46, 1,448.82 and 942.80 is: 1,411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.46 : 1,448.82 = 942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.46/1,448.82 = 942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.46x = 1,448.82 × 942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.46x = 1,365,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,940.25/967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.89

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