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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.80, 2,726.68 and 1,136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.80, 2,726.68 and 1,136.50 is: 1,568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.80 : 2,726.68 = 1,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.80/2,726.68 = 1,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.80x = 2,726.68 × 1,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.80x = 3,098,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,883.89/1,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.42

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