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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.96, 1,972.64 and 971.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.96, 1,972.64 and 971.15 is: 1,453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.96 : 1,972.64 = 971.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.96/1,972.64 = 971.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.96x = 1,972.64 × 971.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.96x = 1,915,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,729.34/1,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.56

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