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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.30, 1,450.70 and 956.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.30, 1,450.70 and 956.34 is: 1,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.30 : 1,450.70 = 956.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.30/1,450.70 = 956.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.30x = 1,450.70 × 956.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.30x = 1,387,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,362.44/969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.30

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