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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.45, 1,765.89 and 974.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.45, 1,765.89 and 974.97 is: 1,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.45 : 1,765.89 = 974.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.45/1,765.89 = 974.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.45x = 1,765.89 × 974.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.45x = 1,721,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,689.77/1,179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.74

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