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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.42, 1,451.58 and 836.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.42, 1,451.58 and 836.34 is: 1,248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.42 : 1,451.58 = 836.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.42/1,451.58 = 836.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.42x = 1,451.58 × 836.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.42x = 1,214,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,014.42/972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.45

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