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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.55, 2,717.59 and 1,130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.55, 2,717.59 and 1,130.52 is: 1,559.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.55 : 2,717.59 = 1,130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.55/2,717.59 = 1,130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.55x = 2,717.59 × 1,130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.55x = 3,072,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,289.85/1,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.89

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