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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.30, 1,619.76 and 753.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.30, 1,619.76 and 753.97 is: 1,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.30 : 1,619.76 = 753.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.30/1,619.76 = 753.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.30x = 1,619.76 × 753.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.30x = 1,221,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,250.45/1,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.98

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