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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.63, 1,451.67 and 823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.63, 1,451.67 and 823.20 is: 1,232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.63 : 1,451.67 = 823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.63/1,451.67 = 823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.63x = 1,451.67 × 823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.63x = 1,195,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,014.74/969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.44

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