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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.66, 2,421.51 and 1,177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.66, 2,421.51 and 1,177.73 is: 1,762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.66 : 2,421.51 = 1,177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.66/2,421.51 = 1,177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.66x = 2,421.51 × 1,177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.66x = 2,851,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,872.86/1,617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.96

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