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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.64, 1,807.90 and 1,177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.64, 1,807.90 and 1,177.34 is: 1,753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.64 : 1,807.90 = 1,177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.64/1,807.90 = 1,177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.64x = 1,807.90 × 1,177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.64x = 2,128,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,512.99/1,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.83

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