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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.35, 1,458.83 and 741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.35, 1,458.83 and 741.50 is: 1,112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.35 : 1,458.83 = 741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.35/1,458.83 = 741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.35x = 1,458.83 × 741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.35x = 1,081,711.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,711.44/972.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.48

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