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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.83, 1,452.31 and 938.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.83, 1,452.31 and 938.66 is: 1,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.83 : 1,452.31 = 938.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.83/1,452.31 = 938.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.83x = 1,452.31 × 938.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.83x = 1,363,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,220.98/972.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.30

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