Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.09, 1,338 and 745.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 970.09, 1,338 and 745.99 is: 1,028.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
970.09 : 1,338 = 745.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
970.09/1,338 = 745.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
970.09x = 1,338 × 745.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
970.09x = 998,134.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,134.62/970.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,028.91
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