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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.01, 2,657.79 and 1,187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.01, 2,657.79 and 1,187.13 is: 1,781.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.01 : 2,657.79 = 1,187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.01/2,657.79 = 1,187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.01x = 2,657.79 × 1,187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.01x = 3,155,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,123.02/1,771.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.54

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