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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.47, 1,449.15 and 900.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.47, 1,449.15 and 900.04 is: 1,348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.47 : 1,449.15 = 900.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.47/1,449.15 = 900.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.47x = 1,449.15 × 900.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.47x = 1,304,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,292.97/967.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.15

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