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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773, 2,660.13 and 1,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773, 2,660.13 and 1,285.20 is: 1,928.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773 : 2,660.13 = 1,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773/2,660.13 = 1,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773x = 2,660.13 × 1,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773x = 3,418,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,799.08/1,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.26

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