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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.46, 1,443.63 and 850.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.46, 1,443.63 and 850.82 is: 1,269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.46 : 1,443.63 = 850.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.46/1,443.63 = 850.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.46x = 1,443.63 × 850.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.46x = 1,228,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,265.02/967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.58

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