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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.84, 2,188.02 and 972.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.84, 2,188.02 and 972.28 is: 1,461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.84 : 2,188.02 = 972.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.84/2,188.02 = 972.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.84x = 2,188.02 × 972.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.84x = 2,127,368.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,368.09/1,455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.27

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