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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.04, 1,341.12 and 878.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.04, 1,341.12 and 878.49 is: 1,212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.04 : 1,341.12 = 878.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.04/1,341.12 = 878.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.04x = 1,341.12 × 878.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.04x = 1,178,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,153.80/972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.04

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