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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.28, 2,444.04 and 1,025.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.28, 2,444.04 and 1,025.27 is: 1,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.28 : 2,444.04 = 1,025.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.28/2,444.04 = 1,025.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.28x = 2,444.04 × 1,025.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.28x = 2,505,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,788.67/1,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.68

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