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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.18, 1,767.86 and 972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.18, 1,767.86 and 972.24 is: 1,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.18 : 1,767.86 = 972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.18/1,767.86 = 972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.18x = 1,767.86 × 972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.18x = 1,718,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,784.21/1,173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.06

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