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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.20, 1,456.68 and 683.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.20, 1,456.68 and 683.12 is: 1,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.20 : 1,456.68 = 683.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.20/1,456.68 = 683.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.20x = 1,456.68 × 683.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.20x = 995,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,087.24/972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.54

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