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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.11, 1,458.95 and 787.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.11, 1,458.95 and 787.86 is: 1,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.11 : 1,458.95 = 787.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.11/1,458.95 = 787.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.11x = 1,458.95 × 787.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.11x = 1,149,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,444.41/970.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.86

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