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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.94, 2,445.33 and 1,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.94, 2,445.33 and 1,026.02 is: 1,415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.94 : 2,445.33 = 1,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.94/2,445.33 = 1,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.94x = 2,445.33 × 1,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.94x = 2,508,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,957.49/1,771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.94

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