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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.65, 1,341.15 and 751.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.65, 1,341.15 and 751.49 is: 1,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.65 : 1,341.15 = 751.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.65/1,341.15 = 751.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.65x = 1,341.15 × 751.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.65x = 1,007,854.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,854.11/970.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.33

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