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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.05, 2,443.56 and 1,062.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.05, 2,443.56 and 1,062.71 is: 1,466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.05 : 2,443.56 = 1,062.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.05/2,443.56 = 1,062.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.05x = 2,443.56 × 1,062.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.05x = 2,596,783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,783.43/1,771.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.24

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