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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.29, 2,073.41 and 972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.29, 2,073.41 and 972.32 is: 1,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.29 : 2,073.41 = 972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.29/2,073.41 = 972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.29x = 2,073.41 × 972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.29x = 2,016,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,006.43/1,383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.40

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