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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.98, 1,346.40 and 819.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.98, 1,346.40 and 819.75 is: 1,129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.98 : 1,346.40 = 819.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.98/1,346.40 = 819.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.98x = 1,346.40 × 819.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.98x = 1,103,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,711.40/976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.72

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