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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.38, 2,652.81 and 1,119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.38, 2,652.81 and 1,119.75 is: 1,677.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.38 : 2,652.81 = 1,119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.38/2,652.81 = 1,119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.38x = 2,652.81 × 1,119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.38x = 2,970,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,479.80/1,770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.87

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