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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.80, 2,445.66 and 1,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.80, 2,445.66 and 1,247.96 is: 1,722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.80 : 2,445.66 = 1,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.80/2,445.66 = 1,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.80x = 2,445.66 × 1,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.80x = 3,052,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,085.85/1,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.59

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