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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,532.68, 2,114.22 and 972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,532.68, 2,114.22 and 972.20 is: 1,341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,532.68 : 2,114.22 = 972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,532.68/2,114.22 = 972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,532.68x = 2,114.22 × 972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,532.68x = 2,055,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,444.68/1,532.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.08

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