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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.28, 1,453.90 and 807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.28, 1,453.90 and 807.08 is: 1,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.28 : 1,453.90 = 807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.28/1,453.90 = 807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.28x = 1,453.90 × 807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.28x = 1,173,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,413.61/969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.60

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