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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.51, 1,456.74 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.51, 1,456.74 and 726.08 is: 1,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.51 : 1,456.74 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.51/1,456.74 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.51x = 1,456.74 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.51x = 1,057,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,702.50/972.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.60

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