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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.94, 2,632.22 and 1,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.94, 2,632.22 and 1,176.60 is: 1,764.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.94 : 2,632.22 = 1,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.94/2,632.22 = 1,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.94x = 2,632.22 × 1,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.94x = 3,097,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,070.05/1,754.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.77

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