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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,341.56 and 815.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,341.56 and 815.76 is: 1,123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,341.56 = 815.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,341.56 = 815.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,341.56 × 815.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 1,094,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,390.99/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.97

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