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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.27, 1,451.93 and 840.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.27, 1,451.93 and 840.70 is: 1,258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.27 : 1,451.93 = 840.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.27/1,451.93 = 840.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.27x = 1,451.93 × 840.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.27x = 1,220,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,639.25/970.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.05

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