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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.87, 2,430.83 and 1,172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.87, 2,430.83 and 1,172.51 is: 1,617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.87 : 2,430.83 = 1,172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.87/2,430.83 = 1,172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.87x = 2,430.83 × 1,172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.87x = 2,850,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,163.26/1,761.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.69

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