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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.38, 1,453.75 and 752.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.38, 1,453.75 and 752.90 is: 1,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.38 : 1,453.75 = 752.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.38/1,453.75 = 752.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.38x = 1,453.75 × 752.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.38x = 1,094,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,519.22/970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.93

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