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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.92, 1,725.96 and 977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.92, 1,725.96 and 977.12 is: 1,466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.92 : 1,725.96 = 977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.92/1,725.96 = 977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.92x = 1,725.96 × 977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.92x = 1,686,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,470.04/1,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.60

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