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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.53, 1,557.83 and 970.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.53, 1,557.83 and 970.53 is: 1,339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.53 : 1,557.83 = 970.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.53/1,557.83 = 970.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.53x = 1,557.83 × 970.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.53x = 1,511,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,920.75/1,128.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.73

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