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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.45, 1,330.49 and 952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.45, 1,330.49 and 952.92 is: 1,306.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.45 : 1,330.49 = 952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.45/1,330.49 = 952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.45x = 1,330.49 × 952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.45x = 1,267,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,850.53/970.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.46

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