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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.40, 1,451.92 and 752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.40, 1,451.92 and 752.32 is: 1,126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.40 : 1,451.92 = 752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.40/1,451.92 = 752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.40x = 1,451.92 × 752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.40x = 1,092,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,308.45/969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.79

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