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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.78, 2,444.03 and 1,350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.78, 2,444.03 and 1,350.38 is: 1,863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.78 : 2,444.03 = 1,350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.78/2,444.03 = 1,350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.78x = 2,444.03 × 1,350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.78x = 3,300,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,365.86/1,770.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.79

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