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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.24, 1,457.31 and 790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.24, 1,457.31 and 790.70 is: 1,186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.24 : 1,457.31 = 790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.24/1,457.31 = 790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.24x = 1,457.31 × 790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.24x = 1,152,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,295.02/971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.42

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