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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.81, 2,141.67 and 1,176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.81, 2,141.67 and 1,176.13 is: 1,625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.81 : 2,141.67 = 1,176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.81/2,141.67 = 1,176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.81x = 2,141.67 × 1,176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.81x = 2,518,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,882.34/1,549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.28

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