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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.83, 1,753.79 and 1,089.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.83, 1,753.79 and 1,089.37 is: 1,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.83 : 1,753.79 = 1,089.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.83/1,753.79 = 1,089.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.83x = 1,753.79 × 1,089.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.83x = 1,910,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,526.21/1,174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.22

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