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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.36, 1,764.24 and 969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.36, 1,764.24 and 969.70 is: 1,456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.36 : 1,764.24 = 969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.36/1,764.24 = 969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.36x = 1,764.24 × 969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.36x = 1,710,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,783.53/1,174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.78

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