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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174, 1,617.90 and 841.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174, 1,617.90 and 841.86 is: 1,160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174 : 1,617.90 = 841.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174/1,617.90 = 841.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174x = 1,617.90 × 841.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174x = 1,362,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,045.29/1,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.17

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