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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.15, 1,992.44 and 1,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.15, 1,992.44 and 1,173.17 is: 1,750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.15 : 1,992.44 = 1,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.15/1,992.44 = 1,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.15x = 1,992.44 × 1,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.15x = 2,337,478.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,478.75/1,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.72

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