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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.47, 1,764.42 and 1,010.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.47, 1,764.42 and 1,010.43 is: 1,517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.47 : 1,764.42 = 1,010.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.47/1,764.42 = 1,010.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.47x = 1,764.42 × 1,010.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.47x = 1,782,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,822.90/1,174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.98

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