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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.88, 1,747.58 and 1,126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.88, 1,747.58 and 1,126.49 is: 1,691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.88 : 1,747.58 = 1,126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.88/1,747.58 = 1,126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.88x = 1,747.58 × 1,126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.88x = 1,968,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,617.02/1,163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.43

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