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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.86, 1,462.56 and 703.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.86, 1,462.56 and 703.49 is: 1,053.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.86 : 1,462.56 = 703.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.86/1,462.56 = 703.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.86x = 1,462.56 × 703.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.86x = 1,028,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,886.38/976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.26

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