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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.79, 2,136.01 and 1,174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.79, 2,136.01 and 1,174.14 is: 1,617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.79 : 2,136.01 = 1,174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.79/2,136.01 = 1,174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.79x = 2,136.01 × 1,174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.79x = 2,507,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,980.12/1,550.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.22

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