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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.69, 1,824.41 and 972.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.69, 1,824.41 and 972.77 is: 1,341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.69 : 1,824.41 = 972.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.69/1,824.41 = 972.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.69x = 1,824.41 × 972.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.69x = 1,774,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,726.45/1,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.76

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