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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.72, 2,706.90 and 1,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.72, 2,706.90 and 1,153.72 is: 1,733.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.72 : 2,706.90 = 1,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.72/2,706.90 = 1,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.72x = 2,706.90 × 1,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.72x = 3,123,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,004.67/1,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.35

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