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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.80, 2,699.74 and 1,169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.80, 2,699.74 and 1,169.56 is: 1,614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.80 : 2,699.74 = 1,169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.80/2,699.74 = 1,169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.80x = 2,699.74 × 1,169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.80x = 3,157,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,507.91/1,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.43

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