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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.75, 2,516.36 and 1,189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.75, 2,516.36 and 1,189.32 is: 1,783.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.75 : 2,516.36 = 1,189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.75/2,516.36 = 1,189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.75x = 2,516.36 × 1,189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.75x = 2,992,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,751.33/1,677.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.79

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