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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.60, 1,453.72 and 749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.60, 1,453.72 and 749.68 is: 1,122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.60 : 1,453.72 = 749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.60/1,453.72 = 749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.60x = 1,453.72 × 749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.60x = 1,089,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,824.81/970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.84

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