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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.74, 1,761.55 and 1,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.74, 1,761.55 and 1,041.58 is: 1,568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.74 : 1,761.55 = 1,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.74/1,761.55 = 1,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.74x = 1,761.55 × 1,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.74x = 1,834,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,795.25/1,169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.55

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