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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.18, 1,340.01 and 751.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.18, 1,340.01 and 751.05 is: 1,035.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.18 : 1,340.01 = 751.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.18/1,340.01 = 751.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.18x = 1,340.01 × 751.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.18x = 1,006,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,414.51/972.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.21

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