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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.49, 1,341.97 and 806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.49, 1,341.97 and 806.56 is: 1,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.49 : 1,341.97 = 806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.49/1,341.97 = 806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.49x = 1,341.97 × 806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.49x = 1,082,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,373.95/971.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.13

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