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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.40, 1,350.26 and 912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.40, 1,350.26 and 912.80 is: 1,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.40 : 1,350.26 = 912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.40/1,350.26 = 912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.40x = 1,350.26 × 912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.40x = 1,232,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,517.33/978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.73

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