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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.74, 1,563.21 and 972.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.74, 1,563.21 and 972.06 is: 1,461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.74 : 1,563.21 = 972.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.74/1,563.21 = 972.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.74x = 1,563.21 × 972.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.74x = 1,519,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,533.91/1,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.46

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