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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.47, 2,072.21 and 972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.47, 2,072.21 and 972.44 is: 1,458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.47 : 2,072.21 = 972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.47/2,072.21 = 972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.47x = 2,072.21 × 972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.47x = 2,015,084.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,084.67/1,381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.65

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