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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.44, 1,343.68 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.44, 1,343.68 and 752.12 is: 1,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.44 : 1,343.68 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.44/1,343.68 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.44x = 1,343.68 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.44x = 1,010,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,608.60/973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.18

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