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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.03, 2,443.91 and 1,025.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.03, 2,443.91 and 1,025.09 is: 1,414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.03 : 2,443.91 = 1,025.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.03/2,443.91 = 1,025.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.03x = 2,443.91 × 1,025.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.03x = 2,505,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,227.70/1,771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.56

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