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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.14, 1,884.35 and 1,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.14, 1,884.35 and 1,174.76 is: 1,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.14 : 1,884.35 = 1,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.14/1,884.35 = 1,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.14x = 1,884.35 × 1,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.14x = 2,213,659.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,659.01/1,263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.50

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