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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.71, 2,439.80 and 1,021.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.71, 2,439.80 and 1,021.57 is: 1,409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.71 : 2,439.80 = 1,021.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.71/2,439.80 = 1,021.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.71x = 2,439.80 × 1,021.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.71x = 2,492,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,422.94/1,767.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.97

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