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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.46, 1,342.67 and 910.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.46, 1,342.67 and 910.49 is: 1,257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.46 : 1,342.67 = 910.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.46/1,342.67 = 910.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.46x = 1,342.67 × 910.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.46x = 1,222,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,486.41/972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.11

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