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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.74, 1,620.60 and 754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.74, 1,620.60 and 754.98 is: 1,041.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.74 : 1,620.60 = 754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.74/1,620.60 = 754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.74x = 1,620.60 × 754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.74x = 1,223,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,520.59/1,174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.52

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