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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.20, 2,661.31 and 1,042.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.20, 2,661.31 and 1,042.93 is: 1,564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.20 : 2,661.31 = 1,042.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.20/2,661.31 = 1,042.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.20x = 2,661.31 × 1,042.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.20x = 2,775,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,543.83/1,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.39

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