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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.83, 1,452.74 and 856.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.83, 1,452.74 and 856.04 is: 1,280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.83 : 1,452.74 = 856.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.83/1,452.74 = 856.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.83x = 1,452.74 × 856.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.83x = 1,243,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,592.01/970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.96

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