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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.60, 1,608.90 and 1,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.60, 1,608.90 and 1,171.36 is: 1,604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.60 : 1,608.90 = 1,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.60/1,608.90 = 1,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.60x = 1,608.90 × 1,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.60x = 1,884,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,601.10/1,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.46

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