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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.01, 1,827.02 and 973.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.01, 1,827.02 and 973.39 is: 1,460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.01 : 1,827.02 = 973.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.01/1,827.02 = 973.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.01x = 1,827.02 × 973.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.01x = 1,778,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,403.00/1,218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.09

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