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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.33, 1,457.04 and 680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.33, 1,457.04 and 680.43 is: 1,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.33 : 1,457.04 = 680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.33/1,457.04 = 680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.33x = 1,457.04 × 680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.33x = 991,413.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,413.73/972.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.63

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