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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.80, 2,708.88 and 1,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.80, 2,708.88 and 1,177.04 is: 1,624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.80 : 2,708.88 = 1,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.80/2,708.88 = 1,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.80x = 2,708.88 × 1,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.80x = 3,188,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,460.12/1,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.44

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