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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.60, 2,723.44 and 1,134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.60, 2,723.44 and 1,134.18 is: 1,565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.60 : 2,723.44 = 1,134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.60/2,723.44 = 1,134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.60x = 2,723.44 × 1,134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.60x = 3,088,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,871.18/1,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.09

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