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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.51, 1,459.04 and 767.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.51, 1,459.04 and 767.27 is: 1,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.51 : 1,459.04 = 767.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.51/1,459.04 = 767.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.51x = 1,459.04 × 767.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.51x = 1,119,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,477.43/973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.94

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