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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.32, 1,566.84 and 970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.32, 1,566.84 and 970.24 is: 1,337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.32 : 1,566.84 = 970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.32/1,566.84 = 970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.32x = 1,566.84 × 970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.32x = 1,520,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,210.84/1,136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.84

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