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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.45, 1,744.61 and 979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.45, 1,744.61 and 979.20 is: 1,470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.45 : 1,744.61 = 979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.45/1,744.61 = 979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.45x = 1,744.61 × 979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.45x = 1,708,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,317.22/1,161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.85

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