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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.94, 1,768.77 and 971.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.94, 1,768.77 and 971.25 is: 1,453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.94 : 1,768.77 = 971.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.94/1,768.77 = 971.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.94x = 1,768.77 × 971.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.94x = 1,717,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,917.86/1,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.47

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