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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.29, 1,454.40 and 832.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.29, 1,454.40 and 832.93 is: 1,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.29 : 1,454.40 = 832.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.29/1,454.40 = 832.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.29x = 1,454.40 × 832.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.29x = 1,211,409.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,409.76/970.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.50

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