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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.97, 2,155.06 and 972.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.97, 2,155.06 and 972.29 is: 1,341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.97 : 2,155.06 = 972.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.97/2,155.06 = 972.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.97x = 2,155.06 × 972.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.97x = 2,095,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,343.29/1,561.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.47

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