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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174, 1,619.40 and 941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174, 1,619.40 and 941.68 is: 1,298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174 : 1,619.40 = 941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174/1,619.40 = 941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174x = 1,619.40 × 941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174x = 1,524,956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,956.59/1,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.94

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