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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.83, 1,447.11 and 911.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.83, 1,447.11 and 911.06 is: 1,359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.83 : 1,447.11 = 911.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.83/1,447.11 = 911.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.83x = 1,447.11 × 911.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.83x = 1,318,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,404.04/969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.42

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