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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.95, 1,452.01 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.95, 1,452.01 and 274.62 is: 411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.95 : 1,452.01 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.95/1,452.01 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.95x = 1,452.01 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.95x = 398,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,750.99/967.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.95

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