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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.50, 1,450.78 and 675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.50, 1,450.78 and 675.14 is: 1,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.50 : 1,450.78 = 675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.50/1,450.78 = 675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.50x = 1,450.78 × 675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.50x = 979,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,479.61/967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.38

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