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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.19, 1,759.80 and 1,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.19, 1,759.80 and 1,027.59 is: 1,540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.19 : 1,759.80 = 1,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.19/1,759.80 = 1,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.19x = 1,759.80 × 1,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.19x = 1,808,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,344.08/1,174.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.08

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