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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.51, 1,620.40 and 754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.51, 1,620.40 and 754.82 is: 1,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.51 : 1,620.40 = 754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.51/1,620.40 = 754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.51x = 1,620.40 × 754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.51x = 1,223,110.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,110.33/1,174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.38

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