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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.43, 1,779.28 and 975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.43, 1,779.28 and 975.70 is: 1,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.43 : 1,779.28 = 975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.43/1,779.28 = 975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.43x = 1,779.28 × 975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.43x = 1,736,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,043.50/1,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.20

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