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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.90, 1,459.53 and 820.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.90, 1,459.53 and 820.26 is: 1,230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.90 : 1,459.53 = 820.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.90/1,459.53 = 820.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.90x = 1,459.53 × 820.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.90x = 1,197,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,194.08/972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.54

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