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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.74, 2,631.69 and 1,171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.74, 2,631.69 and 1,171.34 is: 1,758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.74 : 2,631.69 = 1,171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.74/2,631.69 = 1,171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.74x = 2,631.69 × 1,171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.74x = 3,082,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,590.61/1,752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.73

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