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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.62, 1,704.81 and 972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.62, 1,704.81 and 972.82 is: 1,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.62 : 1,704.81 = 972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.62/1,704.81 = 972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.62x = 1,704.81 × 972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.62x = 1,658,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,473.26/1,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.22

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