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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.08, 1,457.34 and 883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.08, 1,457.34 and 883.20 is: 1,318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.08 : 1,457.34 = 883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.08/1,457.34 = 883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.08x = 1,457.34 × 883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.08x = 1,287,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,122.69/976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.67

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