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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.09, 2,425.64 and 1,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.09, 2,425.64 and 1,177.26 is: 1,765.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.09 : 2,425.64 = 1,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.09/2,425.64 = 1,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.09x = 2,425.64 × 1,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.09x = 2,855,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,603.06/1,617.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.89

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