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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.06, 2,442.72 and 1,164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.06, 2,442.72 and 1,164.18 is: 1,606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.06 : 2,442.72 = 1,164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.06/2,442.72 = 1,164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.06x = 2,442.72 × 1,164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.06x = 2,843,765.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,765.77/1,770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.59

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