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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.84, 1,762.34 and 764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.84, 1,762.34 and 764.24 is: 1,146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.84 : 1,762.34 = 764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.84/1,762.34 = 764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.84x = 1,762.34 × 764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.84x = 1,346,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,850.72/1,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.41

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