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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.97, 1,363.30 and 970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.97, 1,363.30 and 970.38 is: 1,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.97 : 1,363.30 = 970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.97/1,363.30 = 970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.97x = 1,363.30 × 970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.97x = 1,322,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,916.63/985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.74

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