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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.76, 1,726.68 and 970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.76, 1,726.68 and 970.38 is: 1,339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.76 : 1,726.68 = 970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.76/1,726.68 = 970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.76x = 1,726.68 × 970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.76x = 1,675,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,535.74/1,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.61

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