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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.32, 1,821.48 and 972.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.32, 1,821.48 and 972.37 is: 1,458.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.32 : 1,821.48 = 972.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.32/1,821.48 = 972.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.32x = 1,821.48 × 972.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.32x = 1,771,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,152.51/1,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.56

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