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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.60, 1,644.66 and 972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.60, 1,644.66 and 972 is: 1,451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.60 : 1,644.66 = 972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.60/1,644.66 = 972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.60x = 1,644.66 × 972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.60x = 1,598,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,609.52/1,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.17

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