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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.89, 1,343.80 and 924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.89, 1,343.80 and 924.64 is: 1,275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.89 : 1,343.80 = 924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.89/1,343.80 = 924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.89x = 1,343.80 × 924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.89x = 1,242,531.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,531.23/973.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.84

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