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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.70, 1,467.79 and 801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.70, 1,467.79 and 801.74 is: 1,204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.70 : 1,467.79 = 801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.70/1,467.79 = 801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.70x = 1,467.79 × 801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.70x = 1,176,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,787.62/976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.86

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