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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.10, 1,341.59 and 749.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.10, 1,341.59 and 749.39 is: 1,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.10 : 1,341.59 = 749.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.10/1,341.59 = 749.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.10x = 1,341.59 × 749.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.10x = 1,005,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,371.44/973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.16

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