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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.74, 2,351.93 and 1,174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.74, 2,351.93 and 1,174.90 is: 1,619.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.74 : 2,351.93 = 1,174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.74/2,351.93 = 1,174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.74x = 2,351.93 × 1,174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.74x = 2,763,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,282.56/1,705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.99

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