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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.01, 1,341.47 and 851.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.01, 1,341.47 and 851.27 is: 1,174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.01 : 1,341.47 = 851.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.01/1,341.47 = 851.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.01x = 1,341.47 × 851.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.01x = 1,141,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,953.17/972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.84

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