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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.42, 1,619.49 and 1,009.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.42, 1,619.49 and 1,009.18 is: 1,391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.42 : 1,619.49 = 1,009.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.42/1,619.49 = 1,009.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.42x = 1,619.49 × 1,009.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.42x = 1,634,356.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,356.92/1,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.63

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