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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.50, 1,331.09 and 853.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.50, 1,331.09 and 853.86 is: 1,171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.50 : 1,331.09 = 853.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.50/1,331.09 = 853.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.50x = 1,331.09 × 853.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.50x = 1,136,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,560.24/970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.11

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