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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.20, 1,396.80 and 972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.20, 1,396.80 and 972.80 is: 1,343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.20 : 1,396.80 = 972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.20/1,396.80 = 972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.20x = 1,396.80 × 972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.20x = 1,358,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,807.04/1,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.76

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