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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.98, 2,074.74 and 1,183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.98, 2,074.74 and 1,183.23 is: 1,764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.98 : 2,074.74 = 1,183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.98/2,074.74 = 1,183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.98x = 2,074.74 × 1,183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.98x = 2,454,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,894.61/1,390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.87

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