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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.90, 1,451.85 and 948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.90, 1,451.85 and 948.70 is: 1,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.90 : 1,451.85 = 948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.90/1,451.85 = 948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.90x = 1,451.85 × 948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.90x = 1,377,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,370.10/967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.05

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