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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.03, 2,341.92 and 1,176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.03, 2,341.92 and 1,176.15 is: 1,619.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.03 : 2,341.92 = 1,176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.03/2,341.92 = 1,176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.03x = 2,341.92 × 1,176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.03x = 2,754,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,449.21/1,701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.28

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