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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.96, 1,785.42 and 973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.96, 1,785.42 and 973.20 is: 1,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.96 : 1,785.42 = 973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.96/1,785.42 = 973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.96x = 1,785.42 × 973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.96x = 1,737,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,570.74/1,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.74

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