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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.32, 1,627.98 and 1,111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.32, 1,627.98 and 1,111.90 is: 1,541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.32 : 1,627.98 = 1,111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.32/1,627.98 = 1,111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.32x = 1,627.98 × 1,111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.32x = 1,810,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,145.77/1,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.44

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