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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973, 1,457.52 and 810.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973, 1,457.52 and 810.16 is: 1,213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973 : 1,457.52 = 810.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973/1,457.52 = 810.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973x = 1,457.52 × 810.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973x = 1,180,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,824.40/973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.59

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