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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.65, 1,450.91 and 852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.65, 1,450.91 and 852.32 is: 1,277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.65 : 1,450.91 = 852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.65/1,450.91 = 852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.65x = 1,450.91 × 852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.65x = 1,236,645.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,645.37/967.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.99

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