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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.79, 2,723.52 and 1,134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.79, 2,723.52 and 1,134.53 is: 1,565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.79 : 2,723.52 = 1,134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.79/2,723.52 = 1,134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.79x = 2,723.52 × 1,134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.79x = 3,089,901.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,901.53/1,973.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.47

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