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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.74, 2,444.92 and 975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.74, 2,444.92 and 975.04 is: 1,345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.74 : 2,444.92 = 975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.74/2,444.92 = 975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.74x = 2,444.92 × 975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.74x = 2,383,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,886.25/1,771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.51

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