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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.71, 1,334.43 and 911.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.71, 1,334.43 and 911.91 is: 1,257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.71 : 1,334.43 = 911.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.71/1,334.43 = 911.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.71x = 1,334.43 × 911.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.71x = 1,216,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,880.06/967.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.48

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