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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.38, 1,462.95 and 853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.38, 1,462.95 and 853.26 is: 1,278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.38 : 1,462.95 = 853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.38/1,462.95 = 853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.38x = 1,462.95 × 853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.38x = 1,248,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,276.72/976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.47

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