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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.58, 1,340.85 and 735.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.58, 1,340.85 and 735.15 is: 1,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.58 : 1,340.85 = 735.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.58/1,340.85 = 735.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.58x = 1,340.85 × 735.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.58x = 985,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,725.88/971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.56

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