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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.39, 1,456.18 and 789.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.39, 1,456.18 and 789.14 is: 1,182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.39 : 1,456.18 = 789.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.39/1,456.18 = 789.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.39x = 1,456.18 × 789.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.39x = 1,149,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,131.55/971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.97

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