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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.46, 1,759.90 and 1,123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.46, 1,759.90 and 1,123.24 is: 1,686.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.46 : 1,759.90 = 1,123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.46/1,759.90 = 1,123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.46x = 1,759.90 × 1,123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.46x = 1,976,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,790.08/1,172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.02

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