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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.45, 1,769.54 and 1,056.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.45, 1,769.54 and 1,056.38 is: 1,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.45 : 1,769.54 = 1,056.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.45/1,769.54 = 1,056.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.45x = 1,769.54 × 1,056.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.45x = 1,869,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,292.54/1,175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.28

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