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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.45, 2,444.71 and 1,025.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.45, 2,444.71 and 1,025.59 is: 1,415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.45 : 2,444.71 = 1,025.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.45/2,444.71 = 1,025.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.45x = 2,444.71 × 1,025.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.45x = 2,507,270.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,270.13/1,771.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.38

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