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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.86, 1,458.38 and 726.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.86, 1,458.38 and 726.47 is: 1,087.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.86 : 1,458.38 = 726.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.86/1,458.38 = 726.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.86x = 1,458.38 × 726.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.86x = 1,059,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,458.39/973.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.90

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