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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.20, 2,652.96 and 1,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.20, 2,652.96 and 1,120.32 is: 1,678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.20 : 2,652.96 = 1,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.20/2,652.96 = 1,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.20x = 2,652.96 × 1,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.20x = 2,972,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,164.15/1,771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.05

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