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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.37, 1,458.20 and 873.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.37, 1,458.20 and 873.48 is: 1,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.37 : 1,458.20 = 873.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.37/1,458.20 = 873.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.37x = 1,458.20 × 873.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.37x = 1,273,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,716.19/977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.21

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