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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.96, 1,763.67 and 1,009.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.96, 1,763.67 and 1,009.93 is: 1,517.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.96 : 1,763.67 = 1,009.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.96/1,763.67 = 1,009.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.96x = 1,763.67 × 1,009.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.96x = 1,781,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,183.24/1,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.24

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