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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.84, 1,463.28 and 842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.84, 1,463.28 and 842.48 is: 1,260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.84 : 1,463.28 = 842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.84/1,463.28 = 842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.84x = 1,463.28 × 842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.84x = 1,232,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,784.13/977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.72

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