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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.35, 2,279.73 and 1,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.35, 2,279.73 and 1,174.16 is: 1,759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.35 : 2,279.73 = 1,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.35/2,279.73 = 1,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.35x = 2,279.73 × 1,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.35x = 2,676,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,756.38/1,521.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.47

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