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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.09, 1,343.51 and 751.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.09, 1,343.51 and 751.66 is: 1,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.09 : 1,343.51 = 751.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.09/1,343.51 = 751.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.09x = 1,343.51 × 751.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.09x = 1,009,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,862.73/973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.79

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