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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.78, 1,734.74 and 1,173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.78, 1,734.74 and 1,173.94 is: 1,619.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.78 : 1,734.74 = 1,173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.78/1,734.74 = 1,173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.78x = 1,734.74 × 1,173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.78x = 2,036,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,480.68/1,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.11

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