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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.02, 2,443.41 and 1,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.02, 2,443.41 and 1,063.08 is: 1,466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.02 : 2,443.41 = 1,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.02/2,443.41 = 1,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.02x = 2,443.41 × 1,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.02x = 2,597,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,540.30/1,771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.69

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