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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.24, 1,901.64 and 1,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.24, 1,901.64 and 1,174.26 is: 1,751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.24 : 1,901.64 = 1,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.24/1,901.64 = 1,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.24x = 1,901.64 × 1,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.24x = 2,233,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,019.79/1,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.06

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