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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.46, 1,450.98 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.46, 1,450.98 and 274.12 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.46 : 1,450.98 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.46/1,450.98 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.46x = 1,450.98 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.46x = 397,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,736.09/967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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