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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.60, 1,450.19 and 889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.60, 1,450.19 and 889.84 is: 1,333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.60 : 1,450.19 = 889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.60/1,450.19 = 889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.60x = 1,450.19 × 889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.60x = 1,290,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,432.62/967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.64

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