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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.92, 1,977.45 and 1,174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.92, 1,977.45 and 1,174.12 is: 1,759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.92 : 1,977.45 = 1,174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.92/1,977.45 = 1,174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.92x = 1,977.45 × 1,174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.92x = 2,321,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,763.59/1,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.02

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