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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.71, 2,484 and 1,187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.71, 2,484 and 1,187.73 is: 1,781.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.71 : 2,484 = 1,187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.71/2,484 = 1,187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.71x = 2,484 × 1,187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.71x = 2,950,321.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,321.32/1,655.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.91

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