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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.53, 1,768.58 and 974.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.53, 1,768.58 and 974.17 is: 1,458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.53 : 1,768.58 = 974.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.53/1,768.58 = 974.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.53x = 1,768.58 × 974.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.53x = 1,722,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,892.71/1,181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.19

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