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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.45, 2,062.71 and 1,181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.45, 2,062.71 and 1,181.67 is: 1,773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.45 : 2,062.71 = 1,181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.45/2,062.71 = 1,181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.45x = 2,062.71 × 1,181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.45x = 2,437,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,442.53/1,374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.39

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