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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.93, 2,442.96 and 1,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.93, 2,442.96 and 1,141.29 is: 1,574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.93 : 2,442.96 = 1,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.93/2,442.96 = 1,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.93x = 2,442.96 × 1,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.93x = 2,788,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,125.82/1,770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.39

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