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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.63, 1,343.59 and 867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.63, 1,343.59 and 867.68 is: 1,198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.63 : 1,343.59 = 867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.63/1,343.59 = 867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.63x = 1,343.59 × 867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.63x = 1,165,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,806.17/972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.61

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