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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.74, 1,619.25 and 753.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.74, 1,619.25 and 753.99 is: 1,040.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.74 : 1,619.25 = 753.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.74/1,619.25 = 753.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.74x = 1,619.25 × 753.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.74x = 1,220,898.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,898.31/1,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.18

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