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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.52, 1,412.46 and 973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.52, 1,412.46 and 973.92 is: 1,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.52 : 1,412.46 = 973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.52/1,412.46 = 973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.52x = 1,412.46 × 973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.52x = 1,375,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,623.04/1,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.33

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