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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.05, 1,739.55 and 978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.05, 1,739.55 and 978.80 is: 1,466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.05 : 1,739.55 = 978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.05/1,739.55 = 978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.05x = 1,739.55 × 978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.05x = 1,702,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,671.54/1,161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.49

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