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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.52, 1,406.19 and 970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.52, 1,406.19 and 970.32 is: 1,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.52 : 1,406.19 = 970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.52/1,406.19 = 970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.52x = 1,406.19 × 970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.52x = 1,364,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,454.28/1,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.25

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