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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.16, 1,771.01 and 975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.16, 1,771.01 and 975.80 is: 1,460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.16 : 1,771.01 = 975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.16/1,771.01 = 975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.16x = 1,771.01 × 975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.16x = 1,728,145.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,145.14/1,183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.62

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