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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.46, 1,761.69 and 735.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.46, 1,761.69 and 735.98 is: 1,103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.46 : 1,761.69 = 735.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.46/1,761.69 = 735.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.46x = 1,761.69 × 735.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.46x = 1,296,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,568.61/1,174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.97

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