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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.04, 1,766.96 and 1,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.04, 1,766.96 and 1,157.44 is: 1,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.04 : 1,766.96 = 1,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.04/1,766.96 = 1,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.04x = 1,766.96 × 1,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.04x = 2,045,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,150.18/1,172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.95

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