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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.90, 2,177.86 and 1,165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.90, 2,177.86 and 1,165.16 is: 1,747.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.90 : 2,177.86 = 1,165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.90/2,177.86 = 1,165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.90x = 2,177.86 × 1,165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.90x = 2,537,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,555.36/1,451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.75

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