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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.69, 2,283.14 and 1,177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.69, 2,283.14 and 1,177.87 is: 1,764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.69 : 2,283.14 = 1,177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.69/2,283.14 = 1,177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.69x = 2,283.14 × 1,177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.69x = 2,689,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,248.88/1,523.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.96

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