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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.27, 2,552.13 and 1,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.27, 2,552.13 and 1,173.20 is: 1,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.27 : 2,552.13 = 1,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.27/2,552.13 = 1,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.27x = 2,552.13 × 1,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.27x = 2,994,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,140.29/1,701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.94

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