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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.60, 1,451.40 and 785.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.60, 1,451.40 and 785.35 is: 1,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.60 : 1,451.40 = 785.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.60/1,451.40 = 785.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.60x = 1,451.40 × 785.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.60x = 1,139,856.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,856.99/967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.03

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