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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.91, 2,444.78 and 1,212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.91, 2,444.78 and 1,212.55 is: 1,673.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.91 : 2,444.78 = 1,212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.91/2,444.78 = 1,212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.91x = 2,444.78 × 1,212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.91x = 2,964,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,427.13/1,771.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.01

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