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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.51, 2,038.14 and 1,163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.51, 2,038.14 and 1,163.76 is: 1,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.51 : 2,038.14 = 1,163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.51/2,038.14 = 1,163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.51x = 2,038.14 × 1,163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.51x = 2,371,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,905.81/1,359.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.68

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