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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.70, 1,453.90 and 894.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.70, 1,453.90 and 894.82 is: 1,340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.70 : 1,453.90 = 894.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.70/1,453.90 = 894.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.70x = 1,453.90 × 894.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.70x = 1,300,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,978.80/970.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.25

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