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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.14, 1,455.09 and 682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.14, 1,455.09 and 682.06 is: 1,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.14 : 1,455.09 = 682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.14/1,455.09 = 682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.14x = 1,455.09 × 682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.14x = 992,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,452.49/971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.95

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