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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.15, 1,456.97 and 683.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.15, 1,456.97 and 683.15 is: 1,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.15 : 1,456.97 = 683.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.15/1,456.97 = 683.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.15x = 1,456.97 × 683.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.15x = 995,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,329.06/971.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.90

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