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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.69, 1,460.54 and 829.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.69, 1,460.54 and 829.12 is: 1,243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.69 : 1,460.54 = 829.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.69/1,460.54 = 829.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.69x = 1,460.54 × 829.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.69x = 1,210,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,962.92/973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.68

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