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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.72, 1,801.08 and 972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.72, 1,801.08 and 972.24 is: 1,458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.72 : 1,801.08 = 972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.72/1,801.08 = 972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.72x = 1,801.08 × 972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.72x = 1,751,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,082.02/1,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.36

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