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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.47, 1,753.13 and 1,088.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.47, 1,753.13 and 1,088.81 is: 1,625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.47 : 1,753.13 = 1,088.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.47/1,753.13 = 1,088.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.47x = 1,753.13 × 1,088.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.47x = 1,908,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,819.88/1,174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.27

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