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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.02, 1,755.85 and 1,044.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.02, 1,755.85 and 1,044.93 is: 1,562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.02 : 1,755.85 = 1,044.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.02/1,755.85 = 1,044.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.02x = 1,755.85 × 1,044.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.02x = 1,834,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,740.34/1,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.78

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