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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.76, 1,457.49 and 926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.76, 1,457.49 and 926.72 is: 1,391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.76 : 1,457.49 = 926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.76/1,457.49 = 926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.76x = 1,457.49 × 926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.76x = 1,350,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,677.85/970.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.37

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