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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.34, 2,176.90 and 1,206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.34, 2,176.90 and 1,206.55 is: 1,664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.34 : 2,176.90 = 1,206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.34/2,176.90 = 1,206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.34x = 2,176.90 × 1,206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.34x = 2,626,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,529.55/1,578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.11

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