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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.58, 1,881.63 and 972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.58, 1,881.63 and 972.54 is: 1,341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.58 : 1,881.63 = 972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.58/1,881.63 = 972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.58x = 1,881.63 × 972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.58x = 1,829,960.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,960.44/1,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.04

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