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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.08, 2,442.57 and 1,042.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.08, 2,442.57 and 1,042.35 is: 1,438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.08 : 2,442.57 = 1,042.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.08/2,442.57 = 1,042.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.08x = 2,442.57 × 1,042.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.08x = 2,546,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,018.09/1,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.36

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