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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.18, 1,465.56 and 938.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.18, 1,465.56 and 938.82 is: 1,410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.18 : 1,465.56 = 938.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.18/1,465.56 = 938.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.18x = 1,465.56 × 938.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.18x = 1,375,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,897.04/975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.92

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