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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.25, 2,367.82 and 1,169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.25, 2,367.82 and 1,169.77 is: 1,751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.25 : 2,367.82 = 1,169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.25/2,367.82 = 1,169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.25x = 2,367.82 × 1,169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.25x = 2,769,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,804.80/1,581.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.66

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