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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.67, 2,281 and 1,174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.67, 2,281 and 1,174.51 is: 1,761.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.67 : 2,281 = 1,174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.67/2,281 = 1,174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.67x = 2,281 × 1,174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.67x = 2,679,045.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,045.91/1,520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.75

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