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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,467.14 and 812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,467.14 and 812.72 is: 1,221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,467.14 = 812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,467.14 = 812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,467.14 × 812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 1,192,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,362.62/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.40

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