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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.56, 2,711.34 and 1,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.56, 2,711.34 and 1,129.16 is: 1,693.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.56 : 2,711.34 = 1,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.56/2,711.34 = 1,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.56x = 2,711.34 × 1,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.56x = 3,061,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,536.67/1,807.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.74

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