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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.51, 1,758.32 and 1,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.51, 1,758.32 and 1,097.56 is: 1,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.51 : 1,758.32 = 1,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.51/1,758.32 = 1,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.51x = 1,758.32 × 1,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.51x = 1,929,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,861.70/1,174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.12

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