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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.66, 2,442.42 and 1,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.66, 2,442.42 and 1,072.44 is: 1,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.66 : 2,442.42 = 1,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.66/2,442.42 = 1,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.66x = 2,442.42 × 1,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.66x = 2,619,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,348.90/1,770.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.31

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