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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.35, 1,460.00 and 810.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.35, 1,460.00 and 810.68 is: 1,215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.35 : 1,460.00 = 810.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.35/1,460.00 = 810.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.35x = 1,460.00 × 810.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.35x = 1,183,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,587.53/973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.99

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