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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.23, 1,620.02 and 754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.23, 1,620.02 and 754.80 is: 1,041.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.23 : 1,620.02 = 754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.23/1,620.02 = 754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.23x = 1,620.02 × 754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.23x = 1,222,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,787.32/1,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.35

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