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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.30, 1,463.90 and 861.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.30, 1,463.90 and 861.02 is: 1,291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.30 : 1,463.90 = 861.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.30/1,463.90 = 861.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.30x = 1,463.90 × 861.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.30x = 1,260,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,447.18/976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.04

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