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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.08, 1,456.62 and 683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.08, 1,456.62 and 683.80 is: 1,025.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.08 : 1,456.62 = 683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.08/1,456.62 = 683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.08x = 1,456.62 × 683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.08x = 996,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,036.76/971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.70

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