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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.54, 2,169.84 and 1,174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.54, 2,169.84 and 1,174.90 is: 1,763.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.54 : 2,169.84 = 1,174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.54/2,169.84 = 1,174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.54x = 2,169.84 × 1,174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.54x = 2,549,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,345.02/1,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.59

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