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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.14, 1,744.80 and 1,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.14, 1,744.80 and 1,055.76 is: 1,581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.14 : 1,744.80 = 1,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.14/1,744.80 = 1,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.14x = 1,744.80 × 1,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.14x = 1,842,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,090.05/1,165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.00

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