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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,453.20 and 850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,453.20 and 850.88 is: 1,269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,453.20 = 850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,453.20 = 850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,453.20 × 850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 1,236,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,498.82/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.82

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