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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.98, 1,913.61 and 972.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.98, 1,913.61 and 972.26 is: 1,341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.98 : 1,913.61 = 972.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.98/1,913.61 = 972.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.98x = 1,913.61 × 972.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.98x = 1,860,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,526.46/1,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.42

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