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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.53, 1,452.30 and 835.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.53, 1,452.30 and 835.21 is: 1,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.53 : 1,452.30 = 835.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.53/1,452.30 = 835.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.53x = 1,452.30 × 835.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.53x = 1,212,974.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,974.17/970.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.80

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