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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.13, 2,441.57 and 1,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.13, 2,441.57 and 1,061.48 is: 1,464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.13 : 2,441.57 = 1,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.13/2,441.57 = 1,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.13x = 2,441.57 × 1,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.13x = 2,591,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,677.72/1,770.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.12

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