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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.23, 2,444.02 and 1,025.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.23, 2,444.02 and 1,025.26 is: 1,414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.23 : 2,444.02 = 1,025.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.23/2,444.02 = 1,025.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.23x = 2,444.02 × 1,025.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.23x = 2,505,755.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,755.95/1,771.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.70

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