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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.94, 2,010.58 and 1,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.94, 2,010.58 and 1,177.52 is: 1,762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.94 : 2,010.58 = 1,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.94/2,010.58 = 1,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.94x = 2,010.58 × 1,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.94x = 2,367,485.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,485.16/1,342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.92

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