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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.49, 1,393.54 and 972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.49, 1,393.54 and 972.16 is: 1,338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.49 : 1,393.54 = 972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.49/1,393.54 = 972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.49x = 1,393.54 × 972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.49x = 1,354,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,743.85/1,012.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.03

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