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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.06, 1,630.08 and 972.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.06, 1,630.08 and 972.52 is: 1,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.06 : 1,630.08 = 972.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.06/1,630.08 = 972.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.06x = 1,630.08 × 972.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.06x = 1,585,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,285.40/1,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.99

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