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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174, 1,769.83 and 1,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174, 1,769.83 and 1,094.72 is: 1,650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174 : 1,769.83 = 1,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174/1,769.83 = 1,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174x = 1,769.83 × 1,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174x = 1,937,468.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,468.30/1,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.31

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