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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.80, 1,459.40 and 835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.80, 1,459.40 and 835.50 is: 1,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.80 : 1,459.40 = 835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.80/1,459.40 = 835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.80x = 1,459.40 × 835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.80x = 1,219,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,328.70/972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.42

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