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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.56, 1,454.10 and 682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.56, 1,454.10 and 682.12 is: 1,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.56 : 1,454.10 = 682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.56/1,454.10 = 682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.56x = 1,454.10 × 682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.56x = 991,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,870.69/971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.91

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