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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,455.84 and 683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,455.84 and 683.04 is: 1,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,455.84 = 683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,455.84 = 683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,455.84 × 683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 994,396.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,396.95/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.55

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