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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.78, 1,568.98 and 970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.78, 1,568.98 and 970.32 is: 1,462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.78 : 1,568.98 = 970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.78/1,568.98 = 970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.78x = 1,568.98 × 970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.78x = 1,522,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,412.67/1,040.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.76

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