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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.77, 1,621.08 and 755.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.77, 1,621.08 and 755.01 is: 1,041.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.77 : 1,621.08 = 755.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.77/1,621.08 = 755.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.77x = 1,621.08 × 755.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.77x = 1,223,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,931.61/1,174.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.85

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