Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.80, 1,323 and 976.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 976.80, 1,323 and 976.80 is: 1,323
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976.80 : 1,323 = 976.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976.80/1,323 = 976.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976.80x = 1,323 × 976.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976.80x = 1,292,306.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,306.40/976.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323
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