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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.28, 1,853.88 and 972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.28, 1,853.88 and 972.60 is: 1,339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.28 : 1,853.88 = 972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.28/1,853.88 = 972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.28x = 1,853.88 × 972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.28x = 1,803,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,083.69/1,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.31

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