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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.58, 1,762.68 and 1,002.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.58, 1,762.68 and 1,002.34 is: 1,502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.58 : 1,762.68 = 1,002.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.58/1,762.68 = 1,002.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.58x = 1,762.68 × 1,002.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.58x = 1,766,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,804.67/1,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.92

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