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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.94, 2,443.89 and 1,062.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.94, 2,443.89 and 1,062.91 is: 1,466.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.94 : 2,443.89 = 1,062.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.94/2,443.89 = 1,062.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.94x = 2,443.89 × 1,062.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.94x = 2,597,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,635.12/1,770.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.81

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