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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.74, 1,764.88 and 1,175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.74, 1,764.88 and 1,175.94 is: 1,754.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.74 : 1,764.88 = 1,175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.74/1,764.88 = 1,175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.74x = 1,764.88 × 1,175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.74x = 2,075,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,392.99/1,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.73

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