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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.59, 2,447.49 and 1,065.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.59, 2,447.49 and 1,065.84 is: 1,470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.59 : 2,447.49 = 1,065.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.59/2,447.49 = 1,065.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.59x = 2,447.49 × 1,065.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.59x = 2,608,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,632.74/1,773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.82

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