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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.95, 1,627.46 and 1,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.95, 1,627.46 and 1,111.52 is: 1,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.95 : 1,627.46 = 1,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.95/1,627.46 = 1,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.95x = 1,627.46 × 1,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.95x = 1,808,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,952.85/1,173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.92

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