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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.29, 1,453.11 and 750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.29, 1,453.11 and 750.20 is: 1,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.29 : 1,453.11 = 750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.29/1,453.11 = 750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.29x = 1,453.11 × 750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.29x = 1,090,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,123.12/971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.35

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