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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.44, 1,351.10 and 967.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.44, 1,351.10 and 967.89 is: 1,327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.44 : 1,351.10 = 967.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.44/1,351.10 = 967.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.44x = 1,351.10 × 967.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.44x = 1,307,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,711.34/985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.03

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