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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.34, 1,461.04 and 782.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.34, 1,461.04 and 782.59 is: 1,171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.34 : 1,461.04 = 782.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.34/1,461.04 = 782.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.34x = 1,461.04 × 782.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.34x = 1,143,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,389.68/976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.09

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