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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.74, 1,457.07 and 945.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.74, 1,457.07 and 945.05 is: 1,415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.74 : 1,457.07 = 945.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.74/1,457.07 = 945.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.74x = 1,457.07 × 945.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.74x = 1,376,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,996.72/972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.59

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