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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.91, 1,748.37 and 1,141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.91, 1,748.37 and 1,141.62 is: 1,700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.91 : 1,748.37 = 1,141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.91/1,748.37 = 1,141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.91x = 1,748.37 × 1,141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.91x = 1,995,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,959.71/1,173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.27

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