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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.66, 2,442.86 and 1,181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.66, 2,442.86 and 1,181.59 is: 1,630.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.66 : 2,442.86 = 1,181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.66/2,442.86 = 1,181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.66x = 2,442.86 × 1,181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.66x = 2,886,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,451.36/1,770.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.16

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