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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.92, 1,452.87 and 805.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.92, 1,452.87 and 805.01 is: 1,205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.92 : 1,452.87 = 805.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.92/1,452.87 = 805.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.92x = 1,452.87 × 805.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.92x = 1,169,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,567.61/969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.83

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