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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.70, 2,448.92 and 1,028.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.70, 2,448.92 and 1,028.42 is: 1,419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.70 : 2,448.92 = 1,028.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.70/2,448.92 = 1,028.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.70x = 2,448.92 × 1,028.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.70x = 2,518,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,508.63/1,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.12

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