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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.60, 1,449.60 and 902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.60, 1,449.60 and 902.80 is: 1,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.60 : 1,449.60 = 902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.60/1,449.60 = 902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.60x = 1,449.60 × 902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.60x = 1,308,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,698.88/967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.52

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