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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.80, 2,447.72 and 1,173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.80, 2,447.72 and 1,173.48 is: 1,760.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.80 : 2,447.72 = 1,173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.80/2,447.72 = 1,173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.80x = 2,447.72 × 1,173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.80x = 2,872,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,350.47/1,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.23

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