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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.52, 1,683.40 and 973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.52, 1,683.40 and 973.28 is: 1,453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.52 : 1,683.40 = 973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.52/1,683.40 = 973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.52x = 1,683.40 × 973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.52x = 1,638,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,419.55/1,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.12

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