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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.89, 1,341.98 and 845.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.89, 1,341.98 and 845.81 is: 1,170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.89 : 1,341.98 = 845.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.89/1,341.98 = 845.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.89x = 1,341.98 × 845.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.89x = 1,135,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,049.16/969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.29

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