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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.76, 2,641.65 and 1,127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.76, 2,641.65 and 1,127.75 is: 1,556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.76 : 2,641.65 = 1,127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.76/2,641.65 = 1,127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.76x = 2,641.65 × 1,127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.76x = 2,979,115.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,115.15/1,913.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.69

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