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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.85, 2,074.26 and 972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.85, 2,074.26 and 972.88 is: 1,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.85 : 2,074.26 = 972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.85/2,074.26 = 972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.85x = 2,074.26 × 972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.85x = 2,017,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,999.06/1,383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.25

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