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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.44, 1,725.06 and 970.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.44, 1,725.06 and 970.76 is: 1,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.44 : 1,725.06 = 970.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.44/1,725.06 = 970.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.44x = 1,725.06 × 970.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.44x = 1,674,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,619.25/1,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.22

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