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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.28, 1,452.78 and 676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.28, 1,452.78 and 676.92 is: 1,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.28 : 1,452.78 = 676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.28/1,452.78 = 676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.28x = 1,452.78 × 676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.28x = 983,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,415.84/970.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.54

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