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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.19, 1,823.72 and 972.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.19, 1,823.72 and 972.27 is: 1,341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.19 : 1,823.72 = 972.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.19/1,823.72 = 972.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.19x = 1,823.72 × 972.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.19x = 1,773,143.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,143.38/1,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.07

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