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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.74, 1,674.75 and 792.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.74, 1,674.75 and 792.51 is: 1,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.74 : 1,674.75 = 792.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.74/1,674.75 = 792.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.74x = 1,674.75 × 792.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.74x = 1,327,256.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,256.12/1,117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.45

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