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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.20, 2,652.53 and 1,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.20, 2,652.53 and 1,119.56 is: 1,677.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.20 : 2,652.53 = 1,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.20/2,652.53 = 1,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.20x = 2,652.53 × 1,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.20x = 2,969,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,667.52/1,770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.59

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