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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.02, 1,340.71 and 893.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.02, 1,340.71 and 893.66 is: 1,232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.02 : 1,340.71 = 893.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.02/1,340.71 = 893.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.02x = 1,340.71 × 893.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.02x = 1,198,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,129.96/972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.62

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