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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.26, 1,454.05 and 754.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.26, 1,454.05 and 754.99 is: 1,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.26 : 1,454.05 = 754.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.26/1,454.05 = 754.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.26x = 1,454.05 × 754.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.26x = 1,097,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,790.52/971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.28

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