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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.94, 2,857.28 and 1,174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.94, 2,857.28 and 1,174.97 is: 1,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.94 : 2,857.28 = 1,174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.94/2,857.28 = 1,174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.94x = 2,857.28 × 1,174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.94x = 3,357,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,198.12/1,906.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.52

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