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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.92, 1,465.03 and 861.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.92, 1,465.03 and 861.49 is: 1,291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.92 : 1,465.03 = 861.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.92/1,465.03 = 861.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.92x = 1,465.03 × 861.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.92x = 1,262,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,108.69/976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.93

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