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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.48, 2,729.07 and 1,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.48, 2,729.07 and 1,093.28 is: 1,508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.48 : 2,729.07 = 1,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.48/2,729.07 = 1,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.48x = 2,729.07 × 1,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.48x = 2,983,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,624.00/1,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.80

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