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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.56, 2,448.76 and 1,028.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.56, 2,448.76 and 1,028.52 is: 1,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.56 : 2,448.76 = 1,028.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.56/2,448.76 = 1,028.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.56x = 2,448.76 × 1,028.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.56x = 2,518,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,598.64/1,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.28

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