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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.53, 1,760.18 and 976.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.53, 1,760.18 and 976.89 is: 1,463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.53 : 1,760.18 = 976.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.53/1,760.18 = 976.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.53x = 1,760.18 × 976.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.53x = 1,719,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,497.36/1,174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.99

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