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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.82, 1,451.93 and 941.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.82, 1,451.93 and 941.09 is: 1,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.82 : 1,451.93 = 941.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.82/1,451.93 = 941.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.82x = 1,451.93 × 941.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.82x = 1,366,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,384.84/967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.82

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