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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.99, 2,443.26 and 1,212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.99, 2,443.26 and 1,212.73 is: 1,672.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.99 : 2,443.26 = 1,212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.99/2,443.26 = 1,212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.99x = 2,443.26 × 1,212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.99x = 2,963,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,014.70/1,771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.14

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