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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.44, 1,761.66 and 811.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.44, 1,761.66 and 811.54 is: 1,217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.44 : 1,761.66 = 811.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.44/1,761.66 = 811.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.44x = 1,761.66 × 811.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.44x = 1,429,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,657.56/1,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.31

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