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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.72, 2,649.60 and 1,040.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.72, 2,649.60 and 1,040.64 is: 1,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.72 : 2,649.60 = 1,040.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.72/2,649.60 = 1,040.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.72x = 2,649.60 × 1,040.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.72x = 2,757,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,279.74/1,770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.15

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