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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.92, 1,461.95 and 801.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.92, 1,461.95 and 801.42 is: 1,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.92 : 1,461.95 = 801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.92/1,461.95 = 801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.92x = 1,461.95 × 801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.92x = 1,171,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,635.97/976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.32

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