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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.44, 1,759.77 and 764.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.44, 1,759.77 and 764.58 is: 1,145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.44 : 1,759.77 = 764.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.44/1,759.77 = 764.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.44x = 1,759.77 × 764.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.44x = 1,345,484.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,484.95/1,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.64

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