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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.48, 1,764.12 and 992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.48, 1,764.12 and 992.20 is: 1,490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.48 : 1,764.12 = 992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.48/1,764.12 = 992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.48x = 1,764.12 × 992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.48x = 1,750,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,359.86/1,174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.33

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