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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.84, 1,879.54 and 970.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.84, 1,879.54 and 970.18 is: 1,337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.84 : 1,879.54 = 970.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.84/1,879.54 = 970.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.84x = 1,879.54 × 970.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.84x = 1,823,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,492.12/1,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.03

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