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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.86, 1,452.77 and 907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.86, 1,452.77 and 907.62 is: 1,353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.86 : 1,452.77 = 907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.86/1,452.77 = 907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.86x = 1,452.77 × 907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.86x = 1,318,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,558.57/973.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.95

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