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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771, 2,444.01 and 1,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771, 2,444.01 and 1,151.08 is: 1,588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771 : 2,444.01 = 1,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771/2,444.01 = 1,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771x = 2,444.01 × 1,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771x = 2,813,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,251.03/1,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.51

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