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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.72, 1,341.49 and 862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.72, 1,341.49 and 862.72 is: 1,192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.72 : 1,341.49 = 862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.72/1,341.49 = 862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.72x = 1,341.49 × 862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.72x = 1,157,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,323.55/970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.24

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