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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.76, 2,446.96 and 1,211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.76, 2,446.96 and 1,211.24 is: 1,672.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.76 : 2,446.96 = 1,211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.76/2,446.96 = 1,211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.76x = 2,446.96 × 1,211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.76x = 2,963,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,855.83/1,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.83

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