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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.26, 2,444.40 and 1,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.26, 2,444.40 and 1,182.96 is: 1,632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.26 : 2,444.40 = 1,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.26/2,444.40 = 1,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.26x = 2,444.40 × 1,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.26x = 2,891,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,627.42/1,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.53

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