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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.63, 2,727.74 and 1,190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.63, 2,727.74 and 1,190.84 is: 1,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.63 : 2,727.74 = 1,190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.63/2,727.74 = 1,190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.63x = 2,727.74 × 1,190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.63x = 3,248,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,291.24/1,976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.35

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