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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.98, 2,731.68 and 1,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.98, 2,731.68 and 1,171.08 is: 1,757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.98 : 2,731.68 = 1,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.98/2,731.68 = 1,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.98x = 2,731.68 × 1,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.98x = 3,199,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,015.81/1,819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.72

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