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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.33, 2,441.74 and 1,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.33, 2,441.74 and 1,013.24 is: 1,398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.33 : 2,441.74 = 1,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.33/2,441.74 = 1,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.33x = 2,441.74 × 1,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.33x = 2,474,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,076.72/1,769.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.31

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