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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.30, 1,617.43 and 975.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.30, 1,617.43 and 975.50 is: 1,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.30 : 1,617.43 = 975.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.30/1,617.43 = 975.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.30x = 1,617.43 × 975.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.30x = 1,577,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,802.97/1,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.90

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