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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.58, 1,452.74 and 951.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.58, 1,452.74 and 951.18 is: 1,428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.58 : 1,452.74 = 951.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.58/1,452.74 = 951.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.58x = 1,452.74 × 951.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.58x = 1,381,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,807.03/967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.11

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