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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.88, 1,452.26 and 885.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.88, 1,452.26 and 885.85 is: 1,329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.88 : 1,452.26 = 885.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.88/1,452.26 = 885.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.88x = 1,452.26 × 885.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.88x = 1,286,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,484.52/967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.18

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