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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.60, 1,339.23 and 937.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.60, 1,339.23 and 937.26 is: 1,293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.60 : 1,339.23 = 937.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.60/1,339.23 = 937.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.60x = 1,339.23 × 937.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.60x = 1,255,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,202.02/970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.23

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