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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.60, 1,451.14 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.60, 1,451.14 and 274.23 is: 411.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.60 : 1,451.14 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.60/1,451.14 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.60x = 1,451.14 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.60x = 397,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,946.12/967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.27

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