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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.26, 1,451.61 and 696.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.26, 1,451.61 and 696.48 is: 1,042.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.26 : 1,451.61 = 696.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.26/1,451.61 = 696.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.26x = 1,451.61 × 696.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.26x = 1,011,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,017.33/970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.01

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