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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.17, 1,739.72 and 967.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.17, 1,739.72 and 967.41 is: 1,449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.17 : 1,739.72 = 967.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.17/1,739.72 = 967.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.17x = 1,739.72 × 967.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.17x = 1,683,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,017.69/1,161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.42

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