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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.33, 2,111.85 and 972.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.33, 2,111.85 and 972.93 is: 1,456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.33 : 2,111.85 = 972.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.33/2,111.85 = 972.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.33x = 2,111.85 × 972.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.33x = 2,054,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,677.36/1,410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.88

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