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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.17, 1,791.87 and 977.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.17, 1,791.87 and 977.49 is: 1,472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.17 : 1,791.87 = 977.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.17/1,791.87 = 977.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.17x = 1,791.87 × 977.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.17x = 1,751,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,535.01/1,189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.91

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