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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.70, 1,989.90 and 1,172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.70, 1,989.90 and 1,172.61 is: 1,760.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.70 : 1,989.90 = 1,172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.70/1,989.90 = 1,172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.70x = 1,989.90 × 1,172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.70x = 2,333,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,376.64/1,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.11

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