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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.46, 1,806.51 and 970.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.46, 1,806.51 and 970.93 is: 1,453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.46 : 1,806.51 = 970.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.46/1,806.51 = 970.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.46x = 1,806.51 × 970.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.46x = 1,753,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,985.72/1,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.83

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