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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.60, 2,729.96 and 1,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.60, 2,729.96 and 1,181.20 is: 1,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.60 : 2,729.96 = 1,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.60/2,729.96 = 1,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.60x = 2,729.96 × 1,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.60x = 3,224,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,628.75/1,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.58

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