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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.80, 1,337.33 and 863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.80, 1,337.33 and 863.13 is: 1,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.80 : 1,337.33 = 863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.80/1,337.33 = 863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.80x = 1,337.33 × 863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.80x = 1,154,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,291.80/969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.23

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