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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.13, 1,619.89 and 754.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.13, 1,619.89 and 754.45 is: 1,040.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.13 : 1,619.89 = 754.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.13/1,619.89 = 754.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.13x = 1,619.89 × 754.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.13x = 1,222,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,126.01/1,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.88

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