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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.02, 1,344.15 and 924.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.02, 1,344.15 and 924.42 is: 1,277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.02 : 1,344.15 = 924.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.02/1,344.15 = 924.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.02x = 1,344.15 × 924.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.02x = 1,242,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,559.14/973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.01

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