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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.02, 2,463.66 and 1,174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.02, 2,463.66 and 1,174.02 is: 1,761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.02 : 2,463.66 = 1,174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.02/2,463.66 = 1,174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.02x = 2,463.66 × 1,174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.02x = 2,892,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,386.11/1,642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.48

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