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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.07, 1,458.14 and 755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.07, 1,458.14 and 755.19 is: 1,132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.07 : 1,458.14 = 755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.07/1,458.14 = 755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.07x = 1,458.14 × 755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.07x = 1,101,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,168.97/972.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.81

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