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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.55, 2,529.27 and 1,170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.55, 2,529.27 and 1,170.15 is: 1,615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.55 : 2,529.27 = 1,170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.55/2,529.27 = 1,170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.55x = 2,529.27 × 1,170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.55x = 2,959,625.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,625.29/1,832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.03

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