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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.74, 1,452.50 and 799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.74, 1,452.50 and 799.76 is: 1,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.74 : 1,452.50 = 799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.74/1,452.50 = 799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.74x = 1,452.50 × 799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.74x = 1,161,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,640.14/972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.20

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