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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.10, 1,453.23 and 795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.10, 1,453.23 and 795.66 is: 1,190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.10 : 1,453.23 = 795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.10/1,453.23 = 795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.10x = 1,453.23 × 795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.10x = 1,156,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,276.98/971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.69

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