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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.70, 1,456.71 and 833.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.70, 1,456.71 and 833.73 is: 1,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.70 : 1,456.71 = 833.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.70/1,456.71 = 833.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.70x = 1,456.71 × 833.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.70x = 1,214,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,502.83/967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.05

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