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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.58, 1,454.82 and 832.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.58, 1,454.82 and 832.33 is: 1,248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.58 : 1,454.82 = 832.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.58/1,454.82 = 832.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.58x = 1,454.82 × 832.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.58x = 1,210,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,883.57/969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.88

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