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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.73, 1,865.73 and 970.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.73, 1,865.73 and 970.02 is: 1,453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.73 : 1,865.73 = 970.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.73/1,865.73 = 970.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.73x = 1,865.73 × 970.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.73x = 1,809,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,795.41/1,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.97

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