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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.55, 2,546.67 and 1,179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.55, 2,546.67 and 1,179.11 is: 1,765.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.55 : 2,546.67 = 1,179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.55/2,546.67 = 1,179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.55x = 2,546.67 × 1,179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.55x = 3,002,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,804.06/1,700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.78

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