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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.62, 2,448.87 and 1,028.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.62, 2,448.87 and 1,028.52 is: 1,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.62 : 2,448.87 = 1,028.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.62/2,448.87 = 1,028.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.62x = 2,448.87 × 1,028.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.62x = 2,518,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,717.10/1,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.30

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