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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.53, 1,570.08 and 972.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.53, 1,570.08 and 972.78 is: 1,466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.53 : 1,570.08 = 972.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.53/1,570.08 = 972.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.53x = 1,570.08 × 972.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.53x = 1,527,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,340.18/1,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.45

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