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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.02, 1,338.03 and 845.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.02, 1,338.03 and 845.90 is: 1,164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.02 : 1,338.03 = 845.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.02/1,338.03 = 845.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.02x = 1,338.03 × 845.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.02x = 1,131,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,839.58/972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.42

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