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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.47, 1,457.26 and 800.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.47, 1,457.26 and 800.36 is: 1,199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.47 : 1,457.26 = 800.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.47/1,457.26 = 800.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.47x = 1,457.26 × 800.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.47x = 1,166,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,323.33/972.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.35

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