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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.18, 1,458.12 and 808.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.18, 1,458.12 and 808.71 is: 1,212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.18 : 1,458.12 = 808.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.18/1,458.12 = 808.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.18x = 1,458.12 × 808.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.18x = 1,179,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,196.23/972.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.94

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