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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.08, 1,754.37 and 1,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.08, 1,754.37 and 1,043.84 is: 1,561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.08 : 1,754.37 = 1,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.08/1,754.37 = 1,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.08x = 1,754.37 × 1,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.08x = 1,831,281.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,281.58/1,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.09

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