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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.71, 1,828.37 and 972.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.71, 1,828.37 and 972.14 is: 1,465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.71 : 1,828.37 = 972.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.71/1,828.37 = 972.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.71x = 1,828.37 × 972.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.71x = 1,777,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,424.90/1,212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.67

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