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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.02, 1,780.52 and 970.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.02, 1,780.52 and 970.57 is: 1,338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.02 : 1,780.52 = 970.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.02/1,780.52 = 970.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.02x = 1,780.52 × 970.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.02x = 1,728,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,119.30/1,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.57

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