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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.32, 1,557.27 and 972.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.32, 1,557.27 and 972.39 is: 1,340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.32 : 1,557.27 = 972.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.32/1,557.27 = 972.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.32x = 1,557.27 × 972.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.32x = 1,514,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,273.78/1,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.87

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