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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.26, 1,703.13 and 972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.26, 1,703.13 and 972.54 is: 1,459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.26 : 1,703.13 = 972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.26/1,703.13 = 972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.26x = 1,703.13 × 972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.26x = 1,656,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,362.05/1,135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.02

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