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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.83, 1,451.75 and 680.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.83, 1,451.75 and 680.55 is: 1,020.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.83 : 1,451.75 = 680.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.83/1,451.75 = 680.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.83x = 1,451.75 × 680.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.83x = 987,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,985.06/967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.83

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