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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.77, 1,747.53 and 969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.77, 1,747.53 and 969 is: 1,456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.77 : 1,747.53 = 969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.77/1,747.53 = 969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.77x = 1,747.53 × 969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.77x = 1,693,356.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,356.57/1,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.31

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