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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.75, 1,742.39 and 968.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.75, 1,742.39 and 968.01 is: 1,451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.75 : 1,742.39 = 968.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.75/1,742.39 = 968.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.75x = 1,742.39 × 968.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.75x = 1,686,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,650.94/1,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.82

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