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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.83, 1,645.72 and 971.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.83, 1,645.72 and 971.39 is: 1,340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.83 : 1,645.72 = 971.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.83/1,645.72 = 971.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.83x = 1,645.72 × 971.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.83x = 1,598,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,637.64/1,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.21

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