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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.94, 2,448.93 and 1,066.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.94, 2,448.93 and 1,066.18 is: 1,471.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.94 : 2,448.93 = 1,066.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.94/2,448.93 = 1,066.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.94x = 2,448.93 × 1,066.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.94x = 2,611,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,000.19/1,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.86

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