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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.10, 1,763.41 and 1,126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.10, 1,763.41 and 1,126.77 is: 1,692.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.10 : 1,763.41 = 1,126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.10/1,763.41 = 1,126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.10x = 1,763.41 × 1,126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.10x = 1,986,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,957.49/1,174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.32

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