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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.72, 2,185.08 and 970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.72, 2,185.08 and 970.20 is: 1,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.72 : 2,185.08 = 970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.72/2,185.08 = 970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.72x = 2,185.08 × 970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.72x = 2,119,964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,964.62/1,458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.30

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