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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.63, 1,455.94 and 753.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.63, 1,455.94 and 753.75 is: 1,130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.63 : 1,455.94 = 753.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.63/1,455.94 = 753.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.63x = 1,455.94 × 753.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.63x = 1,097,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,415.72/970.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.63

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