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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.21, 1,946.70 and 970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.21, 1,946.70 and 970.38 is: 1,339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.21 : 1,946.70 = 970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.21/1,946.70 = 970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.21x = 1,946.70 × 970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.21x = 1,889,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,038.75/1,410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.54

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