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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.72, 1,843.92 and 971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.72, 1,843.92 and 971.52 is: 1,455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.72 : 1,843.92 = 971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.72/1,843.92 = 971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.72x = 1,843.92 × 971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.72x = 1,791,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,405.16/1,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.57

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