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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.24, 2,441.52 and 1,164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.24, 2,441.52 and 1,164.12 is: 1,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.24 : 2,441.52 = 1,164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.24/2,441.52 = 1,164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.24x = 2,441.52 × 1,164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.24x = 2,842,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,222.26/1,770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.56

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