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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.08, 1,755.87 and 1,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.08, 1,755.87 and 1,044.84 is: 1,562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.08 : 1,755.87 = 1,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.08/1,755.87 = 1,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.08x = 1,755.87 × 1,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.08x = 1,834,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,603.21/1,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.59

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