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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.81, 2,018.06 and 1,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.81, 2,018.06 and 1,171.26 is: 1,753.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.81 : 2,018.06 = 1,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.81/2,018.06 = 1,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.81x = 2,018.06 × 1,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.81x = 2,363,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,678.08/1,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.71

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