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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.12, 1,460.24 and 928.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.12, 1,460.24 and 928.06 is: 1,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.12 : 1,460.24 = 928.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.12/1,460.24 = 928.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.12x = 1,460.24 × 928.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.12x = 1,355,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,190.33/972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.06

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