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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.92, 1,951.26 and 972.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.92, 1,951.26 and 972.12 is: 1,340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.92 : 1,951.26 = 972.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.92/1,951.26 = 972.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.92x = 1,951.26 × 972.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.92x = 1,896,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,858.87/1,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.61

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