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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.96, 1,457.12 and 741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.96, 1,457.12 and 741.56 is: 1,110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.96 : 1,457.12 = 741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.96/1,457.12 = 741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.96x = 1,457.12 × 741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.96x = 1,080,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,541.91/972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.57

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