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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,462.13 and 966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,462.13 and 966.12 is: 1,450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,462.13 = 966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,462.13 = 966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,462.13 × 966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 1,412,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,591.78/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.78

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