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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.24, 1,611.52 and 1,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.24, 1,611.52 and 1,063.48 is: 1,459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.24 : 1,611.52 = 1,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.24/1,611.52 = 1,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.24x = 1,611.52 × 1,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.24x = 1,713,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,819.29/1,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.51

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