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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.76, 2,657.06 and 1,179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.76, 2,657.06 and 1,179.45 is: 1,627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.76 : 2,657.06 = 1,179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.76/2,657.06 = 1,179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.76x = 2,657.06 × 1,179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.76x = 3,133,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,869.42/1,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.34

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