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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.62, 1,762.32 and 971.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.62, 1,762.32 and 971.28 is: 1,457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.62 : 1,762.32 = 971.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.62/1,762.32 = 971.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.62x = 1,762.32 × 971.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.62x = 1,711,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,706.17/1,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.24

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