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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.54, 1,620.75 and 760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.54, 1,620.75 and 760.54 is: 1,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.54 : 1,620.75 = 760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.54/1,620.75 = 760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.54x = 1,620.75 × 760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.54x = 1,232,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,645.21/1,174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.47

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