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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.06, 2,446.86 and 1,167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.06, 2,446.86 and 1,167.18 is: 1,610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.06 : 2,446.86 = 1,167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.06/2,446.86 = 1,167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.06x = 2,446.86 × 1,167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.06x = 2,855,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,926.05/1,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.73

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