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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.98, 1,757.26 and 1,045.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.98, 1,757.26 and 1,045.90 is: 1,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.98 : 1,757.26 = 1,045.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.98/1,757.26 = 1,045.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.98x = 1,757.26 × 1,045.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.98x = 1,837,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,918.23/1,174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.21

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