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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.89, 1,757.43 and 1,087.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.89, 1,757.43 and 1,087.41 is: 1,626.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.89 : 1,757.43 = 1,087.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.89/1,757.43 = 1,087.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.89x = 1,757.43 × 1,087.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.89x = 1,911,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,046.96/1,174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.58

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