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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.08, 2,728.34 and 1,230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.08, 2,728.34 and 1,230.67 is: 1,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.08 : 2,728.34 = 1,230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.08/2,728.34 = 1,230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.08x = 2,728.34 × 1,230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.08x = 3,357,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,673.21/1,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.30

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