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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.72, 1,528.33 and 971.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.72, 1,528.33 and 971.94 is: 1,343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.72 : 1,528.33 = 971.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.72/1,528.33 = 971.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.72x = 1,528.33 × 971.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.72x = 1,485,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,445.06/1,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.42

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