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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.70, 2,693.56 and 1,177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.70, 2,693.56 and 1,177.58 is: 1,766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.70 : 2,693.56 = 1,177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.70/2,693.56 = 1,177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.70x = 2,693.56 × 1,177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.70x = 3,171,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,882.38/1,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.38

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