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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.54, 1,349.32 and 941.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.54, 1,349.32 and 941.51 is: 1,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.54 : 1,349.32 = 941.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.54/1,349.32 = 941.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.54x = 1,349.32 × 941.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.54x = 1,270,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,398.27/976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.92

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