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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.04, 1,560.04 and 972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.04, 1,560.04 and 972.16 is: 1,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.04 : 1,560.04 = 972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.04/1,560.04 = 972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.04x = 1,560.04 × 972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.04x = 1,516,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,608.49/1,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.27

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