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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.45, 2,728.43 and 1,180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.45, 2,728.43 and 1,180.41 is: 1,628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.45 : 2,728.43 = 1,180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.45/2,728.43 = 1,180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.45x = 2,728.43 × 1,180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.45x = 3,220,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,660.99/1,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.70

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