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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.29, 2,442.79 and 1,024.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.29, 2,442.79 and 1,024.13 is: 1,413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.29 : 2,442.79 = 1,024.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.29/2,442.79 = 1,024.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.29x = 2,442.79 × 1,024.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.29x = 2,501,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,734.52/1,770.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.18

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