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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.14, 1,455.77 and 673.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.14, 1,455.77 and 673.87 is: 1,011.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.14 : 1,455.77 = 673.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.14/1,455.77 = 673.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.14x = 1,455.77 × 673.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.14x = 980,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,999.73/970.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.19

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