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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.31, 2,031.27 and 912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.31, 2,031.27 and 912.20 is: 1,258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.31 : 2,031.27 = 912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.31/2,031.27 = 912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.31x = 2,031.27 × 912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.31x = 1,852,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,914.34/1,472.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.51

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