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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.54, 1,448.35 and 930.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.54, 1,448.35 and 930.42 is: 1,385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.54 : 1,448.35 = 930.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.54/1,448.35 = 930.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.54x = 1,448.35 × 930.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.54x = 1,347,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,571.48/972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.62

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