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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.79, 1,765.38 and 1,107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.79, 1,765.38 and 1,107.66 is: 1,664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.79 : 1,765.38 = 1,107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.79/1,765.38 = 1,107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.79x = 1,765.38 × 1,107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.79x = 1,955,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,440.81/1,174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.50

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