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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.79, 2,657.15 and 1,001.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.79, 2,657.15 and 1,001.75 is: 1,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.79 : 2,657.15 = 1,001.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.79/2,657.15 = 1,001.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.79x = 2,657.15 × 1,001.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.79x = 2,661,795.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,795.00/1,771.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.32

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