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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.61, 1,565.22 and 970.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.61, 1,565.22 and 970.58 is: 1,338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.61 : 1,565.22 = 970.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.61/1,565.22 = 970.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.61x = 1,565.22 × 970.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.61x = 1,519,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,178.78/1,134.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.95

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