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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.92, 1,449.54 and 926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.92, 1,449.54 and 926.48 is: 1,380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.92 : 1,449.54 = 926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.92/1,449.54 = 926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.92x = 1,449.54 × 926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.92x = 1,342,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,962.57/972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.35

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