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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.35, 1,454.72 and 830.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.35, 1,454.72 and 830.99 is: 1,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.35 : 1,454.72 = 830.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.35/1,454.72 = 830.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.35x = 1,454.72 × 830.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.35x = 1,208,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,854.44/970.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.80

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