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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589.55, 2,377.85 and 1,175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,589.55, 2,377.85 and 1,175.78 is: 1,758.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,589.55 : 2,377.85 = 1,175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,589.55/2,377.85 = 1,175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,589.55x = 2,377.85 × 1,175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,589.55x = 2,795,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,810.70/1,589.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.87

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