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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.12, 1,342.08 and 883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.12, 1,342.08 and 883.20 is: 1,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.12 : 1,342.08 = 883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.12/1,342.08 = 883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.12x = 1,342.08 × 883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.12x = 1,185,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,325.06/972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.32

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