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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.95, 1,456.30 and 682.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.95, 1,456.30 and 682.87 is: 1,023.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.95 : 1,456.30 = 682.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.95/1,456.30 = 682.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.95x = 1,456.30 × 682.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.95x = 994,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,463.58/971.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.16

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