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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.81, 2,435.55 and 1,174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.81, 2,435.55 and 1,174.95 is: 1,621.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.81 : 2,435.55 = 1,174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.81/2,435.55 = 1,174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.81x = 2,435.55 × 1,174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.81x = 2,861,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,649.47/1,764.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.51

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