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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.70, 1,334.40 and 828.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.70, 1,334.40 and 828.27 is: 1,142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.70 : 1,334.40 = 828.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.70/1,334.40 = 828.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.70x = 1,334.40 × 828.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.70x = 1,105,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,243.49/967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.14

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