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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.24, 1,764.30 and 744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.24, 1,764.30 and 744.20 is: 1,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.24 : 1,764.30 = 744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.24/1,764.30 = 744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.24x = 1,764.30 × 744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.24x = 1,312,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,992.06/1,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.21

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