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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.92, 1,462.26 and 803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.92, 1,462.26 and 803.12 is: 1,203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.92 : 1,462.26 = 803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.92/1,462.26 = 803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.92x = 1,462.26 × 803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.92x = 1,174,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,370.25/975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.35

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