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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.25, 2,076.97 and 973.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.25, 2,076.97 and 973.45 is: 1,344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.25 : 2,076.97 = 973.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.25/2,076.97 = 973.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.25x = 2,076.97 × 973.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.25x = 2,021,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,826.45/1,504.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.08

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