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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.14, 1,341 and 865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.14, 1,341 and 865.89 is: 1,194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.14 : 1,341 = 865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.14/1,341 = 865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.14x = 1,341 × 865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.14x = 1,161,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,158.49/972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.44

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