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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.72, 1,460.76 and 836.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.72, 1,460.76 and 836.38 is: 1,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.72 : 1,460.76 = 836.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.72/1,460.76 = 836.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.72x = 1,460.76 × 836.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.72x = 1,221,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,750.45/973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.72

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