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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.43, 1,756.77 and 1,067.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.43, 1,756.77 and 1,067.51 is: 1,596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.43 : 1,756.77 = 1,067.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.43/1,756.77 = 1,067.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.43x = 1,756.77 × 1,067.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.43x = 1,875,369.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,369.54/1,174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.83

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