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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.90, 1,973.95 and 1,174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.90, 1,973.95 and 1,174.51 is: 1,756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.90 : 1,973.95 = 1,174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.90/1,973.95 = 1,174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.90x = 1,973.95 × 1,174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.90x = 2,318,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,416.14/1,319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.51

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