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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.05, 2,149.35 and 1,173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.05, 2,149.35 and 1,173.97 is: 1,757.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.05 : 2,149.35 = 1,173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.05/2,149.35 = 1,173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.05x = 2,149.35 × 1,173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.05x = 2,523,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,272.42/1,436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.09

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