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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.74, 2,053.46 and 1,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.74, 2,053.46 and 1,174.52 is: 1,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.74 : 2,053.46 = 1,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.74/2,053.46 = 1,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.74x = 2,053.46 × 1,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.74x = 2,411,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,813.70/1,489.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.95

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