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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.21, 1,347.10 and 970.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.21, 1,347.10 and 970.25 is: 1,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.21 : 1,347.10 = 970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.21/1,347.10 = 970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.21x = 1,347.10 × 970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.21x = 1,307,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,014.61/983.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.34

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