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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.07, 2,443.22 and 1,172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.07, 2,443.22 and 1,172.70 is: 1,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.07 : 2,443.22 = 1,172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.07/2,443.22 = 1,172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.07x = 2,443.22 × 1,172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.07x = 2,865,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,158.23/1,771.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.76

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