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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.34, 1,761.42 and 490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.34, 1,761.42 and 490.34 is: 735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.34 : 1,761.42 = 490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.34/1,761.42 = 490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.34x = 1,761.42 × 490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.34x = 863,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,694.68/1,174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.47

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