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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.76, 2,718.64 and 1,173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.76, 2,718.64 and 1,173.26 is: 1,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.76 : 2,718.64 = 1,173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.76/2,718.64 = 1,173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.76x = 2,718.64 × 1,173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.76x = 3,189,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,671.57/1,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.32

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