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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.60, 1,447.91 and 966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.60, 1,447.91 and 966.84 is: 1,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.60 : 1,447.91 = 966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.60/1,447.91 = 966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.60x = 1,447.91 × 966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.60x = 1,399,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,897.30/972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.34

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