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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.12, 1,907.10 and 1,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.12, 1,907.10 and 1,174.86 is: 1,617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.12 : 1,907.10 = 1,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.12/1,907.10 = 1,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.12x = 1,907.10 × 1,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.12x = 2,240,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,575.51/1,385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.60

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