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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.47, 1,340.94 and 875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.47, 1,340.94 and 875.07 is: 1,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.47 : 1,340.94 = 875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.47/1,340.94 = 875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.47x = 1,340.94 × 875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.47x = 1,173,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,416.37/973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.40

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