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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.73, 1,342.76 and 834.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.73, 1,342.76 and 834.32 is: 1,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.73 : 1,342.76 = 834.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.73/1,342.76 = 834.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.73x = 1,342.76 × 834.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.73x = 1,120,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,291.52/973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.52

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