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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.10, 1,453.55 and 806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.10, 1,453.55 and 806.90 is: 1,209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.10 : 1,453.55 = 806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.10/1,453.55 = 806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.10x = 1,453.55 × 806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.10x = 1,172,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,869.50/970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.02

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