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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.98, 2,445.38 and 1,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.98, 2,445.38 and 1,026.20 is: 1,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.98 : 2,445.38 = 1,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.98/2,445.38 = 1,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.98x = 2,445.38 × 1,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.98x = 2,509,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,431.60/1,771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.17

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