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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.93, 2,074.60 and 1,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.93, 2,074.60 and 1,173 is: 1,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.93 : 2,074.60 = 1,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.93/2,074.60 = 1,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.93x = 2,074.60 × 1,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.93x = 2,433,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,505.80/1,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.55

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