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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.84, 1,462.14 and 793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.84, 1,462.14 and 793.32 is: 1,188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.84 : 1,462.14 = 793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.84/1,462.14 = 793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.84x = 1,462.14 × 793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.84x = 1,159,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,944.90/975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.66

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