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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.92, 1,451.66 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.92, 1,451.66 and 274.66 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.92 : 1,451.66 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.92/1,451.66 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.92x = 1,451.66 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.92x = 398,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,712.94/967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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