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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.75, 2,430.66 and 1,172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.75, 2,430.66 and 1,172.38 is: 1,617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.75 : 2,430.66 = 1,172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.75/2,430.66 = 1,172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.75x = 2,430.66 × 1,172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.75x = 2,849,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,657.17/1,761.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.52

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