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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.63, 1,620.36 and 754.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.63, 1,620.36 and 754.19 is: 1,041.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.63 : 1,620.36 = 754.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.63/1,620.36 = 754.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.63x = 1,620.36 × 754.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.63x = 1,222,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,059.31/1,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.26

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