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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.04, 1,760.64 and 741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.04, 1,760.64 and 741.04 is: 1,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.04 : 1,760.64 = 741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.04/1,760.64 = 741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.04x = 1,760.64 × 741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.04x = 1,304,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,704.67/1,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.24

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