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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,455.77 and 807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,455.77 and 807.14 is: 1,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,455.77 = 807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,455.77 = 807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,455.77 × 807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 1,175,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,010.20/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.58

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