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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.02, 1,974.20 and 1,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.02, 1,974.20 and 1,174.80 is: 1,757.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.02 : 1,974.20 = 1,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.02/1,974.20 = 1,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.02x = 1,974.20 × 1,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.02x = 2,319,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,290.16/1,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.01

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