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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.62, 2,440.44 and 1,209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.62, 2,440.44 and 1,209.02 is: 1,669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.62 : 2,440.44 = 1,209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.62/2,440.44 = 1,209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.62x = 2,440.44 × 1,209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.62x = 2,950,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,540.77/1,767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.22

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