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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.95, 1,454.81 and 681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.95, 1,454.81 and 681.87 is: 1,021.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.95 : 1,454.81 = 681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.95/1,454.81 = 681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.95x = 1,454.81 × 681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.95x = 991,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,987.89/970.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.67

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