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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.84, 1,757.64 and 1,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.84, 1,757.64 and 1,026.22 is: 1,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.84 : 1,757.64 = 1,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.84/1,757.64 = 1,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.84x = 1,757.64 × 1,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.84x = 1,803,725.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,725.32/1,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.60

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