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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.45, 1,767.39 and 975.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.45, 1,767.39 and 975.97 is: 1,461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.45 : 1,767.39 = 975.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.45/1,767.39 = 975.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.45x = 1,767.39 × 975.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.45x = 1,724,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,919.62/1,180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.24

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