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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.38, 1,752.44 and 974.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.38, 1,752.44 and 974.61 is: 1,461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.38 : 1,752.44 = 974.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.38/1,752.44 = 974.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.38x = 1,752.44 × 974.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.38x = 1,707,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,940.68/1,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.80

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