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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.34, 1,467.72 and 967.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.34, 1,467.72 and 967.14 is: 1,443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.34 : 1,467.72 = 967.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.34/1,467.72 = 967.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.34x = 1,467.72 × 967.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.34x = 1,419,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,490.72/983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.54

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