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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.77, 2,289.77 and 1,179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.77, 2,289.77 and 1,179.56 is: 1,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.77 : 2,289.77 = 1,179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.77/2,289.77 = 1,179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.77x = 2,289.77 × 1,179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.77x = 2,700,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,925.35/1,528.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.73

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