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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.43, 1,776.28 and 973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.43, 1,776.28 and 973.70 is: 1,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.43 : 1,776.28 = 973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.43/1,776.28 = 973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.43x = 1,776.28 × 973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.43x = 1,729,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,563.84/1,180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.20

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