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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.87, 1,855.95 and 972.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.87, 1,855.95 and 972.02 is: 1,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.87 : 1,855.95 = 972.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.87/1,855.95 = 972.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.87x = 1,855.95 × 972.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.87x = 1,804,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,011.24/1,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.40

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